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Wave Bottle

 

If you can't take a trip to the seashore, you can still enjoy the rolling and rocking of the waves with your own mesmerizing creation.

Supplies:
  • ~ Plastic water bottles- empty and with all labels removed
  • ~ Water
  • ~ Blue food coloring
  • ~ Glitter
  • ~ Small water balloons or plastic fish that will float
  • ~ Cooking oil
  • ~ Funnel
  • ~ Packing tape or duct tape


Directions:
  • ~ Fill the bottle half full with tap water.
  • ~ Add a drop of food color.
  • ~ Pour in 1 tsp. of glitter.
  • ~ Drop in small plastic fish or shells.
  • ~ Use the funnel to add cooking oil until the bottle is about two-thirds full.
  • ~ Screw the cap on tightly
  • ~ Make a seal over the lid, using strong tape.