Description
A fun and calming under-the-sea mason jar aquarium craft for kids using water, glitter, and mini sea figurines.
Ingredients
1 mason jar with lid (pint or quart size)
1–2 drops blue food coloring or watercolor paint
1 cup filtered or distilled water (adjust as needed)
1–2 tsp glycerin (optional)
2–3 small plastic sea figurines
1–2 pieces of plastic aquarium plants
2 tbsp aquarium gravel or colored pebbles
1 pinch glitter or iridescent confetti (optional)
Hot glue gun (optional, for sealing lid)
Instructions
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Add 1 inch of gravel to the mason jar.
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Place sea figurines and aquarium decor inside.
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Mix colored water and glycerin (optional).
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Pour mixture into jar, leaving 1 inch from the top.
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Add glitter for shimmer.
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Seal lid with glue (optional) and tighten.
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Shake or display on a sunny shelf.
Notes
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Glycerin slows glitter movement for a calming effect.
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Secure lid with hot glue for younger children.
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Customize with sea creatures, pebbles, or decorations.
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Use distilled water for longer clarity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Kids Craft
- Method: DIY / Hands-On
- Cuisine: Not Applicable
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 0 kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: mason jar craft, underwater sensory jar, ocean in a jar, calming kids activity, DIY aquarium, sea creature craft