The kids have been begging to do more “volcano” type activities since making our Lemon-Cano<\/a> earlier this week. I decided that today we would get a little artsy with them while incorporating our science fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is a really versatile activity that you can do multiple ways. We did it two different ways, Finn got to use vinegar paint and Everett got to use baking soda paint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We chose vinegar paint for Finn because it was easier for him to just make a cute watercolor abstract style painting. For Everett we used the baking soda paint and paint brush. I wanted him to work on drawing letters, numbers, and shapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you’re going to do vinegar paint, you can make it two ways. Your first step will be to take your paper and put it onto a cookie sheet. Cover paper in baking soda. Then: <\/p>\n\n\n\n After that, add the vinegar to the baking soda using a spoon\/pipette\/baster. The baking soda will fizz up and make beautiful colors and cool watercolor designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For baking soda painting follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The science behind this fizzy paint moon craft is the chemical reaction that occurs between the baking soda and the vinegar!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Baking soda is a base, and vinegar is an acid. When the two combine, they make a gas called carbon dioxide. You can hear the fizz, see the bubbles, and even feel the fizz if you hold your hand close to the surface of the paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Combine the simple science of this chemical reaction with a cool art project for STEAM. Science + Art = STEAM!<\/p>\n\n\n\nIngredients & Directions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Vinegar Painting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Baking Soda Painting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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