How to Make a Universe in a Jar – A Fun and Magical DIY Craft
Creating a beautiful ‘Universe in a Jar’ is easy and fun! It’s the perfect decoration to brighten any space. A great project for kids and adults alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 jar
- Category: Craft
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: N/A
Ingredients
- A transparent jar or bottle
- A bowl of water
- Blue food coloring or paint
- Red food coloring or paint
- Cotton balls
- A thin stick for stirring
- Glitter
Instructions
- Begin by filling 1/3 of your jar with water and add a few drops of blue food coloring. Stir until blended.
- Gently pack cotton balls into the jar, filling to the water level. Add glitter and stir lightly.
- Fill the next 1/3 of the jar with more cotton balls for a fluffy texture.
- In a separate bowl, mix red food coloring with water and stir.
- Carefully pour the red mixture into the jar, letting it flow over the cotton. Add more glitter.
- Top the jar with a final layer of cotton balls and repeat the red coloring if needed.
- Seal the jar with its lid and admire your handmade ‘Universe in a Jar’!
Notes
You can use different colors like purple or teal for added dimension. Glow-in-the-dark glitter adds a magical nighttime effect.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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