make a Fizzy Painting
Painting, bubbles, what’s not to love?! A simple chemical reaction with loads of excitement!
you'll need Materials
- Liquid watercolour paints
- Vinegar (in the clear container)
- Baking soda
- Liquid watercolour paper (or cardstock- something thicker is better for younger kids)
- Containers
- Spoon
- Paint brushes
- Pencil/eraser
- Tray
We always find a smock helpful too!
Directions
- Don your smock.
- Draw and cut out a shape you would like your paper to be or skip this step if you like!
- Dilute your paint with vinegar. Paint your paper.
- While your paint is wet, sprinkle on your baking soda and watch for the bubbles. Play with adding more paint and baking soda.
- Allow your work to dry and gently tap or brush off any excess soda. (It is hard to see in the photo, but in the sunlight it has a iridescent shimmer in the sunlight!)
- Hang up your work! (This was a good way to sneak in some math- patterning the beads with two attributes: size and colour! A shoelace is a perfect lacing material for beads.)
Purpose
- Learning about chemical reactions.
Safety Notes
- We suggest that you wear a smock and use a craft tray to protect your clothing and surfaces.
