Fireworks Rainbow Sugar Eruption
Experience a captivating burst of color with this engaging craft recipe that combines simple ingredients for a fun and educational activity.
Ingredients
Craft Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar Use for creating colorful sugar crystals.
- various Food coloring Choose multiple colors for a vibrant effect.
- 1/2 cup water Used to create the baking soda paste.
- 1 tablespoon baking soda Key ingredient for the eruption effect.
- Optional vinegar For an added fizzy effect.
Equipment
- 1 baking sheet To catch spills during the activity.
- 1 parchment paper Place on baking sheet.
- 1 glass jar or clear cup For layering the colored sugar.
Instructions
Preparation
- Prepare your workspace by laying down parchment paper on the baking sheet.
Coloring Sugar
- In separate bowls, mix granulated sugar with different food colors to create colorful sugar crystals.
Layering Sugar
- Carefully layer the colored sugar into the glass jar or clear cup, creating rainbow stripes.
Making Eruption Mixture
- In a separate bowl, mix water with baking soda to create a paste.
Erupting
- Slowly pour the baking soda mixture over the layered sugar in the jar and watch the eruption occur.
Optional Fizz
- For an extra fizzy surprise, add a splash of vinegar to the top of your eruption.
Notes
Experiment with different food colors and flavor infusions for unique variations. Store any leftover colored sugar in airtight containers.