DLTK's Crafts - Fairy Tales
Magic Potion Craft

Contributed by Kailey

This potion craft is truly magical! It is a fun science experiment because it uses oil and water to give the "potion" a mind of its own. It is also a great way for kids to let their creativity shine; they can use different coloured food colouring and even glitter to make their magic potion special and unique! This craft is great to suit an Aladdin or magic theme.

THIS POTION IS FOR WATCHING AND PLAYING WITH ONLY! PLEASE, DO NOT DRINK!

Materials:

water bottle,
around 2/3 cup of olive oil,
food coloring,
glitter, jewels, beads, etc.,
a funnel,
OPTIONAL: decorative glass bottle

Instructions:

Pour out some water from your water bottle (leave just over half of the water in). Pour your oil into the water bottle.
Add food colouring, and use your funnel to add jewels, glitter, or beads to the water bottle.
Put the lid onto the bottle and shake it up. Watch the magic happen!
- THE SCIENCE BEHIND IT!
  The oil separates from the water since the water particles are attracted to each other (oil particles are attracted to oil particles as well). Oil is also less dense than water, which makes it float on top of the water layer over time.
You can also choose to pour your potion into a decorative bottle and give it a label!

Printable version of this instruction page

Leanne Guenther

About the Artist/Author:

Hello! I'm Leanne, the creative mind behind coloring.ws. I love nothing more than enjoying a warm cup of tea and a quiet day with a good friend. Here’s a bit more about me:

Things I Love:

Drawing: My happy place is with a pencil in hand, bringing ideas to life on paper.
Creative Writing: I love using my imagination to create delightful stories and playful rhymes for kids.
Early Childhood Education: I absolutely adore those early, eager-to-learn years with kids. Their curiosity and enthusiasm are infectious!
History: Exploring the past helps me understand the present and dream about the future.

Things I Have a Love/Hate Relationship With:

Technology: I love how it connects us and makes things easier, but why does it have to change so quickly?
Trivia Nights: I'm your go-to person for fun facts, yet somehow, I always end up in second or third place. Frustrating!
Gardening: I like to think I have a green thumb, but it has a few brown speckles. My plants and I are working on it.
Animals: I adore my pets and they bring me so much joy, but oh, the chores! Why can’t they clean up after themselves?

I earned my degree back in the early '90s, and as a lifelong learner, I continue to delve into the things I love. This includes technology (though I struggle to keep up!), art, early childhood education, history, and mythology as it relates to sociology.

I know that while the coloring pages are largely for kids, many of you visiting the site are educators and caregivers. I’ve tried to share some interesting trivia tidbits and fun facts to make your visit enjoyable too. Happy coloring!