Mini Lava Lamps

Intro: Mini Lava Lamps

How to make Lava Lamps

STEP 1: Supplies

oral syringe, water, cups, container w/lid, oil, food coloring, hot glue/epoxy.

STEP 2: Oil

Fill container 2/3 with oil.

STEP 3: Water

Add food color to small amount of water. Fill syringe with water.

STEP 4: Drops

Put syringe into oil release a few drops.

STEP 5: Cover

Cover the container with a lid add glue for security if you want.

Comments

[DIY-Guy]

My lava lamp (the modern version of the original unit) has "lava" that seems to harden when cold, like wax. Does anyone know what ingredients the original lava lamps use?

[Penolopy Bulnick]

Fun! So do you just shake it up when you want to see the colored oil move around?

[Swansong]

Those are cute :) This would make a great kids' craft!