Introduction: Glow in the Dark Pocket Jack-o-Lantern
Our cub scouts made this at the nighttime pack meeting. Glow in the dark paint inside of a jar, then make your design on the outside. Draw a jack-o-lantern, scary face, stars, or any design you want to make this glow in the dark craft.
Low mess, ages pre-k to 5th grade, even the older kids though it was cool. And no one lost their craft at the end of the night!
Supplies
- Baby food jars (bought these at a local American Science and Surplus, 1oz glass jars)
- *Craft paint brush
- Glow in the dark acrylic paint (found in craft stores i.e. Michaels, Hobby Lobby, Joann Fabric)
- Permanent marker
- flashlight or bright light
*No brush, no problem. Pour in and roll works too.
Step 1: Paint Inside
It's best to choose the color to match the design on the outside. Orange for a jack-o-lantern.
The pour makes this a cleaner paint craft. Squirt a dollop of paint inside. Be generous and use the brush to spread the paint. The glow works even when wet.
If you don't have a brush, squirt paint and rotate to cover the sides.
Step 2: Draw on the Outside
Black, red, or blue permanent markers work. Draw your design, let dry, and draw another layer. This darkens your design.
If you make a mistake, use hand sanitizer to wipe off and start again.
Step 3: Charge Up and Glow
Even wet these will work. Use a flashlight, phone light, or light bulb to charge the paint.
And they fit in your pocket.