Lava Lamp Style Suncatchers
Create bright, glass-like suncatchers that mimic tiny lava lamps, perfect for sunny windows and creative fun.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4320 minutes
- Total Time: 4335 minutes
- Yield: Varies depending on the number of lids used
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
- Diet: N/A
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 clean plastic lids
- Clear school glue
- Liquid food coloring
- Vegetable oil (or baby oil)
- Toothpicks or cotton swabs
- Hole punch or skewer
- String or suction cup hooks
- Wax paper or tray
Instructions
- Set Up Your Workspace: Lay out wax paper or line a tray and place the plastic lids facing up.
- Pour the Clear Glue: Squeeze enough clear glue into each lid for a thin, smooth base layer.
- Drop in Colour: Add 2–4 small drops of food coloring in fun patterns.
- Add Oil for Blobs: Pour in 1–2 teaspoons of vegetable oil and let it bead up on top.
- Swirl Creatively: Use a toothpick to lightly swirl without overmixing.
- Let Dry Completely: Leave to dry for 3–5 days in a flat area until the glue dries clear.
- Peel, Punch & Hang: Peel off the suncatchers, punch a hole at the top, thread through string, and hang them in a sunny window.
Notes
Work in small batches for faster drying. Use suction cup hooks for easy display.
Find it online: https://www.cozyhandsdiy.com/lava-lamp-style-suncatchers/