Bubbly FUN

Get ready for an exciting and magic adventure as we learn how to make our very own lava lamp!

by Charndré Emma Kippie

Lnow you can make one right at home. This simple DIY project will teach you a bit about science and be so fun to make with your friends and family. Grab a few household supplies and give this colourful activity a try!

You will need

A big jar or clear plastic bottle with lid

Vegetable/cooking oil or baby oil

Vitamin C effervescent tablet

Food colouring (your favourite colour)

Water

Caution

Adult supervision is recommended for this craft project. Do not touch or drink the liquid solution.

Step 1

Make sure your bottle or jar is clean and dry. It must be a clear container so that you can see the fantastic colours of your lava lamp. Fill it one-third with water.

Step 2

Add a few drops of food colouring into the water. You can use liquid or gel food colouring, depending on what you have at home.

Cool Tip

To add a glowing effect, use a torch, lamp or the light of a cellphone to light up your bottle or jar.

Step 3

Now, fill the rest of your container with oil. Because water is heavier than oil, the two will separate and the oil will move to the top of your jar or bottle. Don’t worry – it’s all part of the magic!

Step 5

Step 4

Here’s the fun part: add your vitamin C effervescent tablet to your mixture. The fizzy tablet will react with the water, creating floating bubbles of colourful fun!

Watch as the bubbles float up and pop at the surface and then sink back down, creating a cool lava lamp effect. And there you have it – you’ve created your own lava lamp. Next time, add more colours for a rainbow effect.