Baking Soda Dinosaur Eggs
Engage in a fun and educational activity of creating DIY Baking Soda Dinosaur Eggs, perfect for imaginative play and science exploration.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup baking soda
- 1/2 cup cornstarch Essential for dough texture.
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup vinegar Mix with water.
- 1/2 cup water Add food coloring if desired.
- Food coloring (optional) Use to enhance color of eggs.
Other Materials
- Dinosaur figurines (small size) Place inside each egg.
- Mixing bowl
- Molds (silicone molds or plastic egg molds) To shape the eggs.
- Baking sheet (for drying)
Instructions
Preparation
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of baking soda and 1/2 cup of cornstarch. Mix until well blended to eliminate clumps.
- In a separate container, mix 1/2 cup of vinegar and 1/2 cup of water. Add a few drops of food coloring to the wet mixture for vibrant eggs if desired.
Combining Ingredients
- Slowly pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir continuously until fizzing subsides and a dough-like consistency forms.
Molding the Eggs
- Take a small amount of the dough and flatten it in your palm. Place a small dinosaur figurine in the center and shape the dough around it.
- Pack the dough tightly into the molds, ensuring the figurine is covered.
Drying Process
- Place the filled molds on a baking sheet. Allow them to dry at room temperature for 24-48 hours until solid.
Finishing Touch
- Carefully remove the dinosaur eggs from the molds once completely dry. Store or gift your creations as fun surprises.
Notes
Customize colors and scents, swap figurines, or make giant eggs using larger molds and ingredient adjustments.