Rainbow Baking Soda Stones
Create colorful and tactile Rainbow Baking Soda Stones using simple household ingredients for a fun sensory activity.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup baking soda Use regular baking soda, not baking powder.
- 1/2 cup vinegar This combines with baking soda to create fizz.
- 1/4 cup corn syrup Helps bind the mixture.
- various drops food coloring Choose different colors to create your desired hues.
Materials
- 1 each mixing bowls
- 1 each muffin tin or silicone molds To shape the stones.
- 1 sheet wax paper or parchment paper Cover workspace.
- 1 each spoon or spatula For mixing the ingredients.
Instructions
Preparation
- Prepare your workspace by covering it with wax paper or parchment paper to catch spills.
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of baking soda and 1/2 cup of vinegar. Watch it fizz!
- Once the fizzing has settled, stir in 1/4 cup of corn syrup.
- Separate the mixture into small bowls based on how many colors you'll use.
- Add food coloring to each bowl and mix to reach desired color intensity.
- Spoon colored mixture into muffin tins or silicone molds, pressing down to shape.
- Let the stones sit at room temperature for 24-48 hours until dry.
- Once dry, pop the stones out of the molds.
Notes
Customize colors and scents; layer colors for a marble effect, add essential oils, or use cookie cutters for unique shapes.