How to Create Liquid Sun Catchers

Liquid sun catchers are a breeze to make. They're a great childrens' project and can double as a science experiment. Sun catchers can be made in different size jars, with different colors and mix and matched to suit any decor or even specially made for the holiday season.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Clear jar with lid
• Water
• Food color
• Mineral oil or vegetable oil
• Glitter (optional)

1. 
   Collect jars

   Collect a variety of jars in different sizes and shapes. Be sure they are clear and have a lid of some kind. Screw-top lids are best to prevent spillage, but corks make a unique presentation if the sun catchers are for decoration only.

2. 
   Add water and colorant

   Fill each jar half full with warm water. Add a few drops of food coloring of choice and stir till water is colored.

3. 
   Sprinkle glitter

   Sprinkle glitter in jar as an optional additive to give additional sparkle when the sun catches it.

4. 
   Add oil

   Add mineral or vegetable oil, slowly, to the water in the jar. Mineral oil will give a more clear view through the glass and vegetable will be more yellowish. Add enough oil to fill the jar, then cap or cork the opening.

5. 
   Sun catchers

   Place liquid sun catchers in a window or on a shelf where they can beautifully reflect the sun's rays.

Tips & Warnings

• Share with children the effect of oil and water not mixing even if the contents are shaken.
• Mix and match jars of all sizes for an interesting effect.
• Use seasonal colors like red and green for holidays.

[crosswised]

on 11/11/2009 Sounds like an awesome idea and an easy one to do. Thank you! Rated 5* and Recommended you.

[rickmac]

on 11/8/2009 Nice cool idea that serve as festive holiday accents.

[survivoryea]

on 11/7/2009 What a lovely idea - great way to spruce up my boring porch windows! thanks

[sunnyglitter]

on 11/7/2009 This sounds like a fun craft idea for my daughter! 5*

[turtledove]

on 11/3/2009 I love pretty bottles. This would be a perfect way to display them. 5*