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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.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Activity, Craft
Cuisine Educational, Fun
Servings 4 servings
Calories 100 kcal

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.
Keyword Craft, fireworks, Kids Activity, Rainbow, Sugar Eruption