Fireworks in a Jar
A fun and simple experiment creating colorful bursts in water using oil and food coloring.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 jar
- Category: Activity
- Method: Demonstration
- Cuisine: N/A
- Diet: N/A
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large clear jar or glass vase
- Warm water
- 2–3 tbsp vegetable oil
- Several drops of food coloring (red, blue, yellow, green, etc.)
- A fork, toothpick, or small whisk
- Optional: glitter
Instructions
- Fill the clear jar about 3/4 full with warm water.
- In a small bowl, add 2–3 tablespoons of oil and 4–6 drops of food coloring. Stir briefly to break the coloring into small bubbles.
- Gently pour the oil/food coloring mix into the jar of warm water and watch it create colorful trails and bursts.
Notes
Serve as a table centerpiece for gatherings. Use warm water for better movement of colors.
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