Description
Create a mesmerizing and colorful display with this simple at-home science experiment called Glowing Fireworks in a Jar. Watch as vibrant food coloring droplets burst into the water, resembling a spectacular fireworks show!
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 clear glass jar (pint or quart-sized)
- Warm water (about ¾ full)
- 2–3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3–5 drops each of different food coloring colors (red, blue, yellow, green)
- Fork or whisk
- Small bowl
Instructions
- Fill the Jar: Fill the clear glass jar about three-quarters full with warm water and set aside.
- Prepare the Oil Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the vegetable oil and food coloring drops. Gently stir the mixture using a fork or whisk until the food coloring breaks into smaller droplets.
- Add the Mixture: Carefully pour the oil and food coloring mixture into the jar of warm water.
- Observe the Effect: Watch as the food coloring droplets sink through the oil and burst into the water, creating colorful, firework-like patterns.
Notes
- This is a safe and fun science activity for kids.
- For best results, use warm water and allow the oil and coloring to settle slightly before pouring.
- Do not shake or stir after combining in the jar — let the ‘fireworks’ happen naturally.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Activity
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Not applicable
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
