Description
Create mesmerizing electrified thunder glow jars that mimic glowing thunderclouds with this easy DIY craft recipe. Combining colored water, glow-in-the-dark paint, oil, and glitter, these jars light up beautifully when illuminated by an LED light, making a perfect stormy night decoration or fun project for kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Materials Needed
- 1 clear glass jar with lid
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or baby oil for clarity)
- A few drops of blue or purple food coloring
- 1 teaspoon glow-in-the-dark paint or glowing powder (non-toxic)
- 1 teaspoon silver or holographic glitter (for thunder sparks)
- Small LED tea light or flashlight
Instructions
- Prepare the Storm Water: In a bowl, mix the water with a few drops of blue or purple food coloring until the color is evenly blended.
- Add Glow Power: Stir in 1 teaspoon of non-toxic glow-in-the-dark paint or glowing powder into the colored water to achieve a stormy glow effect.
- Fill the Jar: Pour the glowing water mixture into the glass jar until it is halfway full, ensuring even coverage of the glowing liquid.
- Create the Storm: Slowly pour in 1/2 cup of vegetable oil (or baby oil) until the jar is nearly full, leaving some space at the top to allow movement.
- Add Thunder Sparks: Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of silver or holographic glitter into the jar to simulate lightning-like sparkles inside the storm jar.
- Light It Up: Place a small LED tea light or flashlight underneath or behind the jar in a dark room to illuminate the glowing thunder effect within the jar.
- Shake the Jar: Gently shake or swirl the jar to see the glowing thunderclouds and storm sparks dance beautifully inside, creating an electrified thunder glow visual.
Notes
- Use baby oil instead of vegetable oil for a clearer visual effect.
- Ensure the glow-in-the-dark paint or powder is non-toxic, especially if children are involved.
- Do not shake the jar too vigorously to avoid spills or damage.
- Replace the LED light source as needed to maintain the glowing effect.
- Store the jar sealed when not in use to prevent spills and dust accumulation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: No-Cook
Keywords: glow jar, thunderstorm jar, DIY glowing craft, glow-in-the-dark, kid friendly craft, electrified glow, storm jar
