Description
A fun and creative DIY project to make glowing fireworks in a jar that spark joy and excitement.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 mason jar (16 oz) with lid
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 2 tbsp clear glue or glycerin
- 1 tbsp glow-in-the-dark acrylic paint
- 1–2 drops food coloring (blue or green)
- 1 tsp fine glitter (optional sparkle)
- Optional: 1-2 glow sticks
Instructions
- Charge the Glow Paint: Begin by mixing the glow-in-the-dark paint with a small amount of warm water in a bowl. Stir until the mixture is fully smooth. Once mixed, place it under bright light for about 10 minutes to ‘charge’ the glow pigment, activating its luminescent properties.
- Build the Base: Take your 16 oz mason jar and pour in 3/4 cup of warm water. Next, add 2 tablespoons of clear glue (or glycerin) to the water. Stir the mixture well until it becomes uniform in consistency.
- Add Color & Sparkle: Now it’s time to introduce some color! Add 1-2 drops of your chosen food coloring (blue or green) to the jar and swirl it gently to achieve your desired tint. After that, stir in the charged glow paint slurry along with 1 teaspoon of fine glitter for that extra sparkle.
- (Optional) Boost the Glow: If you want to intensify the luminescence of your jar firework display, this step is for you! Carefully crack open the glow sticks and pour the liquid from inside them into the jar. This will add an extra layer of glow to your creation.
- Seal & Shake: After assembling all your ingredients, securely screw the lid onto the mason jar. Once sealed, shake the jar vigorously in the dark. You will see glowing ‘fireworks’ as the contents create luminescent swirls that drift and settle beautifully.
Notes
- For a more vibrant display, experiment with different colors of food coloring or glow paint to customize your fireworks.
- If you want to create a layered effect, let each layer of the mixture set briefly before adding the next, allowing you to create distinct, glowing layers in your jar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: DIY
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: N/A
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A