Fireworks Rainbow Sugar Eruption
A colorful and engaging craft project combining vibrant colors with edible sugar and vinegar reactions, perfect for hands-on learning and creative expression.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup Granulated sugar (variety of colors) Use different food colorings to create various shades.
- 1 tablespoon Vinegar You can use flavored vinegar for added sensory interest.
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda This ingredient triggers the fizzing reaction.
- various drops Food coloring (various colors) Choose your favorite colors.
- as needed cups Small cups or bowls For mixing colored sugar.
- 1 tray Tray or baking sheet To catch spills during the eruption.
- 1 optional Pipette or small dropper Helps transfer vinegar onto colored sugar.
- 1 spoon Spoon for mixing For mixing colored sugars.
- 1 apron Protective apron or smock To keep clothes clean.
Instructions
Preparation
- In small bowls, combine granulated sugar with a few drops of food coloring.
- Use a spoon to mix thoroughly until the color is even and let your colors dry for a few minutes.
Set Up
- Place a tray or baking sheet on a flat surface to catch any overflow.
- Sprinkle different colored sugars on the tray in various patterns, creating a rainbow effect.
Create the Eruption
- In a separate bowl, add 1 tablespoon of vinegar and 1 teaspoon of baking soda for each color.
- Use a pipette to transfer the vinegar mixture onto the colored sugar and observe as it fizzes and erupts!
Enjoy the Reaction
- Enjoy the colorful reactions as the fizzing expands the vibrant sugar landscape.
- Experiment by repeating the process with different formations of colored sugar.
Notes
Feel free to mix colors for unique shades or effects. Use flavored vinegar or scented oils to add another sensory layer. For extra shimmer, consider dusting edible glitter on your sugar before pouring the vinegar.