Description
Create a colorful sunset decoration in a jar using simple materials. Perfect for adding warmth to any room.
Ingredients
- Clear jar or glass container with lid
- Water
- Food coloring (red, orange, yellow)
- Vegetable oil
- Small plastic or paper silhouettes (trees, birds, etc.)
- Cotton balls or tissue paper (for clouds)
- Small funnel (optional)
- Tray or towel (to protect surfaces)
Instructions
- Fill the jar about halfway with water.
- Add a few drops of red, orange, and yellow food coloring to the water and stir gently to blend.
- Slowly pour vegetable oil on top of the colored water until the jar is nearly full, leaving some space at the top.
- Gently place cotton balls or small pieces of tissue paper on the surface of the oil to resemble clouds.
- Attach small silhouettes inside the jar or on the lid for added scenery.
- Secure the lid tightly and display your sunset scene in a well-lit area to admire the colors.
Notes
Use a small funnel to pour the oil slowly to avoid mixing with the water too much. Experiment with different silhouettes to create a unique scene.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A