DIY Lava Lamp Sun Catcher
Create a beautiful and colorful DIY Lava Lamp Sun Catcher that brightens your space and encourages mindfulness through craft.
Ingredients
For the Lava Lamp Sun Catcher
- 1 clear glass jar Clear glass jar or bottle (recycled jars work beautifully) Make sure it's clean and dry.
- 1 cup Water Fill jar a third of the way.
- 2/3 cup Vegetable oil Light oil, not too fragrant.
- a few drops Food coloring Any colors that speak to you.
- optional Glitter or small embellishments Delightful additions for sparkle.
- 1 Small funnel or dropper Useful for pouring.
- optional Decorative materials Ribbons, paints, or stickers for jar decoration.
Instructions
Preparation
- Rinse out your glass jar, ensuring it’s clean and ready.
- Fill your jar a third of the way with water.
- Add a few drops of food coloring to the water.
- Measure about two-thirds cup of vegetable oil in a separate container.
- Slowly add the oil to the colored water in your jar.
- If desired, add glitter or small embellishments to the mix.
- Close the jar tightly to seal your beautiful contents inside.
- Place your sun catcher in a bright windowsill or sunny spot.
Notes
Gently wipe the outside with a soft cloth if dust accumulates. The jar can be reused for another project.