DIY Portable Galaxy

Make a portable galaxy out of simple household items!

Directions

Items Needed:

• Jar with lid
• Water
• Paint (we recommend using three different colors)
• Glitter
• Cotton Balls
• Spoon

Step 1:

Fill 1/3 of the jar with water.

Step 2:

Add several drops of paint.

Step 3:

Stir with spoon.

Step 4:

Stretch cotton balls (about 5) and add to jar. Press cotton balls down with spoon.

Step 5:

Add desired amount of glitter.

Step 6:

Repeat steps 1-5, using a different color of paint each time, until the jar is filled.

Step 7:

Tighten lid and shake.

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