Fizzy Fairy Potions
A delightful and creative project for kids to make fizzing potions through playful experimentation with colors and scents.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup Baking soda
- 1/2 cup Citric acid
- 1/2 cup Cornstarch
Color and Scent
- Food coloring (various colors)
- Essential oils (e.g., lavender, peppermint)
Other Materials
- Small containers or muffin tin
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk or spoon
- Water (in a spray bottle or cup)
Instructions
Preparation
- In a mixing bowl, combine baking soda, citric acid, and cornstarch.
- Use a whisk to mix until well blended, ensuring there are no clumps.
Add Color and Scent
- Create a well in the center of the dry mix.
- Add a few drops of food coloring and a dash of your chosen essential oil to the mix.
- Use your hands to blend it in carefully, observing how the color spreads.
Moisten Your Mixture
- Gradually spray or sprinkle water onto the mixture while stirring.
- The goal is to achieve a consistency that holds together when squeezed but isn’t too wet.
Shape Your Potions
- Pack the mixture firmly into your small containers or a muffin tin.
- Let it sit for a few hours or overnight until completely dry.
Enjoy the Fizz!
- When ready to use, simply drop the potion into a bowl of water and watch the magical fizzing reaction unfold!
Notes
Tips & Variations: Try mixing colors for a marbled effect, experiment with different essential oils, mix some eco-friendly glitter to enhance the magical feel, or use silicone molds for fun shapes. Create a potion-making station for a party.