Glow in the Dark Lava Lamp

by mjohns3 in Workshop > Lighting

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Glow in the Dark Lava Lamp

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Materials:

• Mason Jar
• 2/3 Cup Water
• 1 Cup Vegetable oil
• 1 or more Alka-Seltzer tablet(s)
• 2 Glow Sticks
• Scissors or Knife

Time: Approx. 5 minutes

Add Vegetable Oil

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Add 1 cup of vegetable oil.

Add Water

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Add 2/3 cup water into the jar. Wait 30 seconds until the water has mostly settled to the bottom.

Crack Glow Stick

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Crack and shake one glow stick until it is completely lit up.

*Contents of glow sticks may be dangerous if ingested 

Cut Off Top of Glow Stick

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Holding the glow stick upright, take scissors or a knife and cut off the top of the glow stick. 

* Use caution when using scissors or knife.

Empty Contents of Glow Sticks Into Jar

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Empty contents of the glow stick into jar. Do not mix or stir.

Repeat steps 3-5 with the second glow stick.

Add Alka-Seltzer & Watch

Drop one Alka-Seltzer tablet into the jar to give the jar the lava lamp effect. 

Add another tablet after the first completely dissolves if desired. 

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Enjoy!

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