Get ready for a hands-on activity that’s just as exciting to make as it is to display! These vibrant baking soda stones are a colorful and creative DIY craft that kids and adults alike will enjoy. Use them as playful decorations, unique gifts, or science-infused fun with a fizzy twist at the end. Simple ingredients, endless color combinations, and plenty of sensory play make this project a perfect rainy-day or weekend activity.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 1/4 cup water
- Food coloring (variety of colors)
Instructions
- Create the base mixture:
In a mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup of baking soda with 1/4 cup of water. Stir well until a thick, paste-like consistency forms. If the mixture is too runny, add a little more baking soda; if too dry, add a splash more water. - Divide and color:
Once the base mixture is ready, divide it into several smaller bowls—one for each color you’d like to make. Add a few drops of food coloring to each bowl and stir until the color is evenly distributed. This is where the magic starts—get creative with bold or pastel shades! - Shape your stones:
Using your hands or small molds, shape each colored mixture into stone-like forms. You can go for round gems, geometric shapes, or organic natural-looking pebbles. The thicker the shape, the longer it will take to dry, so keep sizes relatively small for quicker results.
- Dry the stones:
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