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Do your kids enjoy learning about space, the solar system, and the galaxy?
If so, theseDIY galaxy jarswill be super fun for you and your children to do together.
You will also need tempera paint.
Blacks and grays would look great in these!
One of my favorite things about this project is that the finished product is so pretty.
I have used pink, purple, and blue for my galaxy jars.
I would suggest filling the glass jar about 14 of the way.
Then, choose the first paint color that you wish to use and add it to the jar.
Step 3.Now, add some glitter to your mixture.
Step 4.Then, get your cotton balls.
Spread a few of them out so that they are no longer in a ball shape.
Now, add them to your jar.
Step 5.Your cotton balls will need to be firmly placed into the jar.
Use a spoon to press them down.
You may need to add more cotton balls.
The entire bottom of the jar should be covered with cotton balls.
Step 6.Now, you will need to repeat the process with another layer of paint.
Start by adding some more water to the jar.
Step 7.Continue the process by getting another color of paint.
Mix it into the water with a spoon.
Step 8.Now, get your glitter and add it to the jar.
Then, spread some more cotton balls out.
Add them to the jar.
Step 9.Now, we will repeat the steps for a third time.
Begin by adding some more water to the jar to form another layer.
Step 10.Then, get another color of paint and stir it into the water.
Step 11.Now, spread some more cotton balls out and add them to the jar.
Step 12.Put the lid on.
Your beautiful galaxy jar is complete.
How Long Do These DIY Galaxy Jars Take to Make?
This project is super quick, which makes it an excellent craft to do with kids.
The entire process of making these galaxy jars is only about 15 minutes from start to finish.
You could easily do this at a space-themed birthday party with a group of children.
It would also be a good rainy day afternoon project.
