Rainbow Rain Cloud in a Jar
A simple yet mesmerizing DIY project that allows you to create a rainbow rain cloud using shaving cream and food coloring.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 jar
- Category: Crafts
- Method: DIY
- Cuisine: N/A
- Diet: N/A
Ingredients
- Clear glass jar with lid (16 ounces or larger)
- Clean water (room temperature)
- Shaving cream (regular white, unscented or lightly scented)
- Food coloring or liquid watercolor paints
- Small droppers or pipettes (optional)
- Measuring cup or pitcher
- Paper towels or small tray
- Small bowls or ramekins for mixing colors (optional)
- Spoon or small spatula (optional)
- Child-safe work surface cover (if needed)
Instructions
- Gather your materials and set them on a tray or board.
- Fill the jar about three quarters full with clean, still water.
- Shake a small can of shaving cream and dispense a generous layer on top of the water.
- Mix small color cups using food coloring and a little water.
- Transfer the coloring into droppers or use the tip of the food coloring bottle.
- Observe the colored bead as it slowly pushes through the shaving cream.
- Repeat with different colors, spacing each drop with calm intention.
- If the cloud becomes saturated, remove some foam with a spoon and replace it.
- When you finish, leave the jar undisturbed to watch settling shades.
- Clean up with warm, soapy water and paper towels.
Notes
Use unscented shaving cream for a less distracting environment when working with children. Liquid watercolors are a good alternative to food coloring if needed.
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