Ever wonder how fireworks get their color?

We’ll explore the chemistry behind colored flames as Sandy demonstrates. Then we’ll learn how to use common hardware store supplies to make color-changing firestarters.

Watch and make LIVE on the Family Maker Camp FB page or on the Make: Kids Youtube channel.

Materials list:

• Paraffin wax or leftover candles
• dryer lint or wood shavings
• paper egg cartons (or paper muffin cups)
• a double boiler
• a stove or hot plate
• copper sulfide (sold as root killer in hardware stores) or potassium chloride (sold as NuSalt in grocery stores)
• safety goggles
• gloves

Get more project ideas from Sandy’s book: The Big Book of Maker Camp Projects
Check out the Kaleidoscope Enrichment site: www.kaleidoscopeenrichment.com
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