Floating Planet Jar
Create a captivating solar system in a bottle with this enchanting craft project, perfect for educational purposes and hands-on fun.
Ingredients
Materials
- 1 jar Glass jar or bottle with a lid Preferably clear
- various Colored foam balls or clay For planets
- 1 roll Wire or string For hanging planets
- 1 container Glitter For stars
- 1 bottle Blue and black paint or colored water For the sky effect
- 1 light Small LED light Optional, for illumination
- 1 pair Scissors
- 1 gun Hot glue gun And glue sticks
- 1 brush Paintbrush
Instructions
Preparation
- Decide on the colors for each planet, using classic blue, red, and green shades for Earth, Mars, and Venus.
- Use foam balls or mold clay into different sizes to create your planets.
- If using wire, cut pieces long enough to suspend your planets inside the jar.
Assembly
- Paint the inside of your jar with blue and black paint to create a night sky effect.
- Sprinkle glitter on the wet paint to mimic stars sparkling in space.
- Allow the painted jar time to dry completely.
Insert the Planets
- Carefully place your planets inside, adjusting their heights for an appealing arrangement.
- Secure the planets in place using hot glue if needed.
Light It Up (Optional)
- For a glowing effect, place a small LED light at the bottom of the jar and cover it with decorative material.
Notes
Try customizing colors, using glow-in-the-dark materials, or experimenting with sizes of planets for unique designs.