Valentine's Sparkling Heart
Create a visually stunning sparkling heart for Valentine's Day using baking soda and vinegar, perfect for a fun and educational activity.
Ingredients
For the Sparkling Heart
- 1 cup baking soda
- 1 cup white vinegar
- red or pink color food coloring Choose your desired color
- optional amount glitter Adds extra sparkle
For the Heart Base
- 1 large heart-shaped cookie cutter To shape the heart
- 1 sheet cardstock or heavy paper Base material for the heart
- 1 mixing bowl mixing bowl
- 1 spoon spoon
- 1 dropper or squeeze bottle dropper or small squeeze bottle For applying vinegar
- 1 baking sheet baking sheet or tray To hold the heart during the reaction
Instructions
Preparation
- Cut the heart shape by placing the heart-shaped cookie cutter on cardstock or heavy paper and tracing around it. Cut out the shape carefully.
- Prepare the baking soda mixture by combining 1 cup of baking soda with a few drops of food coloring in a mixing bowl. Stir until fully mixed.
Create the Sparkling Reaction
- Place your cut-out heart on a baking sheet and spoon the colored baking soda mixture onto the heart.
- If desired, sprinkle glitter over the baking soda to add extra sparkle.
- Using a dropper or squeeze bottle, slowly drizzle vinegar over the baking soda on the heart.
- Watch as the mixture fizzes and bubbles, creating a beautiful sparkling effect.
Notes
Experiment with different color combinations and add essential oils for a scented version. Allow each color layer to dry before adding another for layered effects.