Fizzing Lava Rocks
A fun and educational craft project for kids that creates visually captivating fizzing reactions, mimicking mini volcanic eruptions.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup baking soda
- 1/2 cup vinegar Regular or apple cider vinegar
- Food coloring (various colors) Use as much as you like
- Essential oils (optional for scent) e.g., lavender or citrus
Equipment
- Silicone mold or ice cube tray
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon
- Baking sheet (optional for drying)
Instructions
Preparation
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of baking soda with a splash of food coloring.
- Add a few drops of essential oil if desired.
Creating the Lava Rock Shape
- Slowly add 1/2 cup of vinegar to the mixture to create a fizzy reaction.
- Fill the silicone molds or ice tray with the fizzing mixture, ensuring they are compact and filled to the top.
Setting
- Allow the molds to dry on a baking sheet for several hours or overnight.
- Once firm, gently pop the lava rocks out of the molds.
Enjoy the Fun
- Drop the fizzing lava rocks into a bowl of vinegar or warm water to watch the colorful bubbles and fizz erupt.
Notes
Add glitter for a sparkly effect, use various mold shapes, and multiply ingredient quantities for larger fizzing rocks.