Bubbling Witch’s Potion
Create a vibrant homemade volcano with this fun and educational Bubbling Witch's Potion that bubbles and erupts – perfect for Halloween or any crafting session!
Ingredients
Potion Base
- 1 cup water Use room temperature water.
- 1 cup white vinegar You can use apple cider vinegar as a substitute.
- 1 tablespoon dish soap Helps create thicker bubbles.
- 1 cup baking soda This will create the bubbling effect.
- a few drops food coloring Green or purple food coloring works best.
- optional glitter or confetti For an extra magical touch.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of water with 1 cup of white vinegar to create the potion base.
- Add a few drops of food coloring to the mixture. Green for a witchy potion or purple for a magical touch.
- Stir in 1 tablespoon of dish soap to enhance the bubbling effect.
Create the Eruption
- Pour the baking soda in a mound on a large tray or dish and create a small crater in the center.
- Slowly pour the vinegar mixture into the crater and watch the magic happen!
- Encourage more eruptions by adding additional vinegar as desired.
Notes
Customize your potion by trying different food colors, adding textures with sand or flour, or creating seasonal themes. This is a non-toxic experiment that's easy to clean up with water.