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Rainbow Fizz Egg Art

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A calming craft project that combines baking soda, vinegar, and food coloring to create colorful, fizzing egg shells.

Ingredients

  • Clean, emptied eggshells
  • Baking soda
  • White vinegar
  • Food coloring or liquid watercolors
  • Small cups or bowls
  • A pipette, eyedropper, or straw (optional)
  • A spoon or small spatula
  • A tray or baking sheet lined with paper towels
  • Small paint brushes (optional)
  • Gloves (optional)
  • A small funnel or paper guide (optional)
  • A damp cloth for clean up

Instructions

  1. Clean and prepare your shells.
  2. Fill each shell with a small spoon of baking soda.
  3. Add a drop or two of food coloring into the baking soda in each shell.
  4. Place the filled shells on a tray lined with paper towels.
  5. Pour a small amount of vinegar into a shallow bowl.
  6. Slowly add vinegar to the baking soda in one shell using the pipette or spoon.
  7. If a color floods too fast, pause and breathe for a count of three.
  8. Let the fizz run its course.
  9. For layered effects, let the first fizz dry a little, then refill and add a second color.
  10. Clean your workspace gently.

Notes

Recommended for quiet afternoons and mindful making. Ideal for children with adult supervision.