Description
Create mesmerizing electrified thunder glow jars that simulate a glowing storm inside a clear glass jar using water, vegetable oil, glow-in-the-dark paint, and glitter. Perfect as a fun, decorative nightlight or science project, these jars glow beautifully when illuminated by a small LED tea light or flashlight, and the shimmer of glitter mimics thunder sparks in a swirling stormcloud.
Ingredients
Scale
Materials and Ingredients
- 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 and stir thoroughly until the color is evenly blended.
- Add Glow Power: Stir in the non-toxic glow-in-the-dark paint or glowing powder into the colored water to create a luminous stormy effect.
- Fill the Jar: Carefully pour the glowing water mixture into the jar until it is halfway full, ensuring not to spill.
- Create the Storm: Slowly pour the vegetable oil into the jar until it is nearly full, leaving some space at the top to allow movement of liquids inside.
- Add Thunder Sparks: Sprinkle the silver or holographic glitter into the jar to mimic lightning-like sparkles that will float inside the mixture.
- 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 inside the jar.
- Shake the Jar: Gently shake or swirl the jar to watch the glowing thunderclouds and sparkling storm sparks move and dance within the jar.
Notes
- Use non-toxic glow-in-the-dark paint or powder to ensure safety, especially if children are involved in the project.
- Vegetable oil or baby oil both work; baby oil tends to be clearer and can enhance visual clarity.
- The LED tea light must be placed outside the jar to prevent damage from moisture and oil.
- Seal the jar tightly if you want to save and reuse the glow jar later.
- Shake gently to avoid spills or breaking the jar.
- Use in a dark room for best glowing effect.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage / Drink Alternative
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: DIY / Craft
Keywords: glow jar, thunder jar, glowing storm jar, DIY glowing jar, nightlight jar, glow-in-the-dark craft, decorative jar
