It’s time for some Magic!
Today, I am going to show you how to create your own magical volcano wishes! This is so much fun. First, let’s start with the main supply that is necessary to create the volcano structure. You will need to purchase a good air-dry clay to use. I recommend the one made by Crayola. Of course, I got ours at Target! Although, you can use any color, I prefer white due to the fact that it can be painted any color.
Once you have your clay, let the creativity begin. Use a cup to mold the volcano around. I used a solo cup, cut in half. The plastic material is stronger and will hold the contents for the eruption process well.
After you have cut your cup down in half, discard the top part. Generously use your clay and mold it around the cup and over the edges.
As you form the clay around the top of the cup, make sure you mold the clay over all of the edges. Note, as the clay dries it may crack and expand. Thats OK!
To add an extra touch to your creation, you can use cookie cutters or any play dough cutters to transform your ordinary volcano into a magical one! Just use the remainng clay to cut out stars, hearts, and other shapes you desire and place them on the volcano itself!
Once you have your volcano molded the way you’d like, you need to let it dry. It can take up to 2-3 days to dry. Do not worry if the clay expands somewhat during the drying process. As you decorate and paint the volcano, you’ll be able to fill in any cracks.
Now it is time to decorate! This is the fun part. Be creative. Use any color paint that speaks to you, add loads of glitter, and any other collage materials on hand. We got very creative in our house.
Now it’s time to make some magical wishes! You will need the following materials:
- Your Finished Volcano (dried)
- Baking Soda
- Vinegar
- Food Coloring
- Glitter
- Paper
- Pen/Marker
Baking soda and vinegar will do the trick for the volcano to erupt, but to make the experience magical, we added food coloring and glitter! Seriously, I can never leave out glitter! Fill mason jars and containers with vinegar, glitter and confetti. The girls added in their choice of ingredients and got busy mixing. Adding the food coloring is always a must do! You can add 5-6 drops of food coloring to the vinegar itself, or the baking soda when you get to that step.
Once you have all your vinegar mixtures ready, you can add the baking soda. Set the vinegar aside and fill the cavity of the volcano with a couple Tablespoons of baking soda. Don’t forget to put in your magical wish. (I wrote down our magical wishes on small pieces of paper and laminated them. You could also put them in a plastic bag if a laminator is not accessible.) When the volcano erupts, the magical wish will be revealed.
Some examples of magical wishes include:
- Let your heart SHINE.
- Be Grateful.
- Put LOVE in EVERYTHING you do.
Really, anything that makes you feel GOOD will work.
Now it is time for the magic to happen. Make sure you have your baking soda in the center cavity of the volcano. Chose a vinegar mixture to pour into the volcano center. You will want the vinegar to pour directly onto the baking soda so that the reaction occurs….the magic!
Continue using your volcano over and over again. Add more baking soda, mix vinegar, and add glitter! As long as you keep adding both ingredients, your volcano will continue to erupt!
Enjoy!
