Description
Create a mesmerizing glow-in-the-dark fireworks display right in a jar with this simple, kid-friendly DIY craft. Using just a few household ingredients, you can enjoy a sparkling, luminous effect that brings a magical science experiment to life. Perfect for parties, summer activities, or educational fun, this glowing jar combines warm water, oil, and glow pigment to captivate and entertain.
Ingredients
Scale
Materials
- 1 clear glass jar (pint or quart size)
- Warm water (enough to fill the jar about three-quarters full)
- 2–3 tablespoons cooking oil (vegetable or canola oil)
- 3–4 drops glow-in-the-dark paint or non-toxic glow pigment
- Optional: a few drops of food coloring for added effect
- Fork or small whisk (for mixing)
Instructions
- Prepare the jar: Fill the clear glass jar about three-quarters full with warm water and set it aside to use later.
- Mix the oil and glow pigment: In a separate small bowl, combine 2–3 tablespoons of cooking oil with 3–4 drops of glow-in-the-dark paint or non-toxic glow pigment. If you want extra color, add a few drops of food coloring. Use a fork or small whisk to mix thoroughly, breaking the glow pigment into smaller droplets to help dispersion.
- Combine oil mixture with water: Carefully pour the oil and pigment mixture into the jar filled with warm water. The oil droplets containing the glow pigment will begin to float and slowly fall through the water, creating a sparkling, firework-like effect.
- Charge and enjoy: For the best glowing effect, expose the glow pigment to a bright light source before use. Then, view the jar in a dark room to appreciate the glowing, dynamic display.
Notes
- Always use non-toxic glow-in-the-dark materials that are safe for handling and suitable for craft projects.
- This activity is ideal for children, but adult supervision is recommended to ensure safety.
- You can reuse the remaining glow oil by scooping it off the water’s surface and storing it in a sealed container for future use.
- Experiment with different colors of food coloring to customize the glow effect.
- Charge the glow pigment under sunlight or a strong artificial light source for at least 5 minutes before use to enhance brightness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: DIY
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Not applicable
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
