Sparkle Bottle

Children's craft expert John E. Thomas recycles items such as plastic bottles and 35 mm film containers to create fun and inexpensive toys for children.

Materials:

clear plastic bottle with cap
light corn syrup
assorted shapes of metallic confetti
cold water

Steps:

1. Fill bottle 3/4 of the way with corn syrup.
   
   
2. Add a small handful of confetti.
   
   
3. Top the bottle off with water.
   
   
4. Seal the bottle securely with the cap and shake.

Tips

• Add a few drops of food coloring to the sparkle bottle for interest.
  
  
• Create sparkle wands by using a 1-inch diameter clear plastic tube from an aquarium, and two chair-leg caps. Glue a cap on one end of the tube. Add ingredients as described above. Then glue the other cap on the wand.
  
  

Resources
The Ultimate Book of Kid Concoctions 2: More Than 65 Wacky, Wild & Crazy Concoctions
by John E. Thomas, Danita Pagel Thomas
Kid Concoctions Company, 2000
Order this title from Amazon.com.

The Ultimate Book of Kid Concoctions: More Than 65 Wacky, Wild & Crazy Concoctions
by John E. Thomas, Danita Pagel Thomas
Kid Concoctions Company, 1998
Order this title from Amazon.com.
Guests
John E. Thomas
Kids' Crafts Expert / Video Producer / Author / Co-Owner, Kid Concoctions Company
Website: www.kidconcoctions.com
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