Firework Color in a Jar
Ingredients:
- 1 clear mason jar (16 oz) with tight-fitting lid
- ¾ cup warm water
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil or baby oil (for layering)
- 1 tsp clear school glue or glycerin (for slow movement)
- Assorted liquid food coloring (5–6 colors)
- 1 tsp fine glitter or biodegradable glitter (optional sparkle)
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Directions:
1. Prep the Base
Pour ¾ cup warm water into the jar.
Stir in 1 tsp clear glue (or glycerin) until fully dissolved—this creates a viscous medium for slow, dramatic color movement.
2. Add Oil Layer
Very slowly pour 2 tbsp oil down the inside of the jar—oil will float to the top, creating a distinct layer.
3. Load the “Fireworks”
Drip 1–2 drops of each food coloring into the oil layer at various spots.
Sprinkle in glitter if desired to mimic starbursts.
4. Seal & Activate
Secure the lid tightly (use hot-glue for quake-proof jars).
To watch the fireworks, shake or tilt the jar sharply: colored droplets will plunge through the oil, fanning out into flower-like bursts.
5. Reset & Replay
Let the jar sit upright—colors will slowly drift back through the water.
Shake again anytime for a fresh show!