Goldenrod Paper Message
The term goldenrod is typically used to describe a color of paper – golden yellow. However, some brands of goldenrod paper contain a special dye […]
Easy Science Experiments
Color
Sharpie Pen Color Science
We did some research and found out there’s a fun, easy, and quick way to create tie dye patterns in an instant using markers. It’s […]
Color Changing Milk
This unforgettable hands-on learning experience is fun and easy—no wonder it’s one of Steve Spangler’s most popular experiments! Learn how to turn this activity into […]
Color Changing Carnation Flowers
With this experiment, you can discover for yourself how essential the functions of stems are to plant growth. As the colored water is absorbed, you will be able […]
Revealing UV with Color - Changing Beads
Knowing you’ll spend some time in the sun, you carefully spread a sunscreen lotion labeled “SPF 50” on exposed skin. The next day, you look […]
Is Black Really Black? - Color Chromatography
What color is black? Some people answer with a simple “black,” while others respond with something like “black is the absence of all color.” If […]
Holiday Fire - Red
Everyone likes to cuddle up next to a nice warm fire, but we couldn’t possibly settle for any normal fire. Why not make a more […]
Painting with Bubbles
We are often asked about coloring bubbles. No matter how you color bubbles, bubbles will always appear clear. If you mix a little bubble solution […]
Incredible Egg Geode
We love to do “eggs-periments.” We’ve made naked eggs, put eggs in a bottle, folded eggs, and we’ve even shown you how to decide if an […]
Oozing Pumpkin
Here’s a new take on our kid-friendly “Elephant’s Toothpaste” demonstration that fits right in with your Halloween party plans. With a few simple materials right from […]
Mysterious Appearing Colors
We’ve mixed our share of colors here at Steve Spangler. We know that red and blue make purple, blue and yellow make green, and that […]
Optical Illusion Heart
Poets and other artists of language have said that love is blind. Well, we’ve got an optical illusion that is going to take that play […]
Color Mixing Wheel
Here’s an amazing way to combine scientific principles of physics with the visual science of color mixing to create a gizmo that will have you […]
Amazing 9 Layer Density Tower
With this science magic trick, you’ll put a new spin on our famous Seven-Layer Density Column demonstration. First, you’ll discover how to stack seven or […]
Color Changing Milk of Magnesia
Sometimes great food and heartburn go hand in hand. Many people rely on products like Milk of Magnesia to settle their stomachs, but have you […]
Pinch and Mix - Color Mixing
Is it?… Can it be?… Why YES! There is an entirely new medium for mixing colors! Teachers worldwide have been blending primary colors into secondary […]