Description
A fun and colorful project to create your own Galaxy in a Jar, perfect for kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
- 1 large clear jar with lid
- Acrylic paint or glow-in-the-dark paint (black, purple, blue, pink, silver)
- Cotton balls
- Water
- Fine glitter (silver, blue, purple, gold)
- Glow-in-the-dark stars or sequins (optional)
- Food coloring (optional)
- Glycerin or clear glue (optional)
- UV flashlight or sunlight
Instructions
- Dye your water: In small cups, mix a bit of water with a few drops of glow paint or food coloring.
- Stretch and layer cotton: Pull apart cotton balls and stuff a layer into the bottom of the jar.
- Add colored/glow water and glitter: Pour one color of your glow water over the cotton until saturated. Sprinkle in glitter and stars. Repeat with a new layer of cotton and a new color.
- Seal and decorate: Screw the lid on tightly and optionally hot-glue it shut. Decorate the outside with planet or star stickers.
- Charge & display: Charge with a blacklight or under sunlight for a magical night-glow effect!
Notes
This project is perfect for parties, sleepovers, or a fun indoor activity. Ensure adult supervision when using hot glue or scissors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A