A few years ago, the whole world was waiting with a sinking heart for the next part of Harry Potter to plunge into the unknown world of magic and magic. And the younger generation hoped daily for the arrival of an owl from Hogwarts with a letter of enrollment to the famous school of magic.
But, unfortunately, fairy tales rarely become a reality. But you want to add a bit of magic to your life. There is an exit! It is only necessary to recall the lessons of physics and chemistry, in order to independently "create" magic without using a magic wand.
1. Watermelon blast
Did you know that under pressure, you can make a whole watermelon explode and arrange a spectacular show for others !? If not, then get to work. To do this you will need: a watermelon (preferably elongated shape), a large pot for fixation, strong gum, a durable fabric. Pre-place the watermelon in the pot. Then tightly wrap the top of the watermelon with a rubberized cloth. Take the gum and begin to gradually dress one by one on the watermelon on top of the fabric. After a while, the amount of watermelon squeezing the rubber will explode. Do not repeat this trick indoors!
2. Lemon volcano
A cool experiment with a lemon will appeal to both children and adults. In addition to interesting experience, you will get a wonderful fragrance. For the experiment, you will need: 2 lemons, baking soda, food colorings, a wooden stirring stick, a cup, a spoon. Take a lemon and pre-cut on top of one side. Then cut a small hole with a knife. Take the wand and actively rastolkite the inside of the lemon until the formation of juice. Half another lemon squeezed into a glass. Drip into the lemon food coloring the desired color. Then take a teaspoon of soda and pour into the groove of the lemon. Stir a little stick and watch the magic. As soon as the volcano slows down, add lemon juice from the glass and soda into the hole and stir again. Enjoy!
3. Electric eel from marmalade worms
If you have always dreamed of starting a fish, but circumstances did not allow, then this experiment is especially for you. You will need: 2 glasses, a small saucer, fork, 4-6 marmalade worms, 3 tbsp. l. baking soda, ½ cup vinegar, 1 glass of water. Cut each marmalade worm 3-4 times with scissors. In a glass, mix the water and soda. Add the worms in a glass with soda. Leave them for 10-15 minutes. Using a fork, place the worms on a saucer. In a clean glass add the vinegar and lay out the worms. The "Living Aquarium" is ready!
4. The soda from the soda
Probably, all at least once in my life saw the most powerful fountain of water, which beats from under the ground with a huge pressure. Using ordinary carbonated drinks and mint dragees, you can arrange your own geyser. You will need: soda (it is advisable to use Coca-Cola, Sprite, Fanta), Mentos peppermint. Conduct this experiment in the open air! Place the bottle on a flat surface. Pre-pour a small portion of the soda. Take the pills and add one to the bottle. At this point, you need to move away from the bottle for a short distance. Look at the powerful stream of sweet water, rushing to the sky.
5. Rainbow paper
A vivid example of a simple explanation for any child who does not know what the rainbow looks like. The resulting result looks so exciting that you will necessarily hang it in a frame. You will need: a deep bowl of water, a clear nail polish, pieces of black paper. In a bowl of water, add a few drops of clear nail polish. Take a piece of paper and quickly dip it into the water. Dry it on a paper towel. Try to dip a piece of paper in a bowl quickly enough, as the clear varnish has the property almost instantly to dry out. After drying, take a piece of paper and go to the window. Iridescent patterns will appeal to you and your child.
6. Glowing "runaway" mass
If you want to conduct a really interesting experiment, which will be equally enjoyed by both children and adults, the creation of a miracle mass that glows in the darkness, is for you. To do this, you will need: 3 kg of potatoes, a sparkling drink of Schweppes Tonic (colorless), a stirring stick. Pre-wash the potatoes and place in a blender. Grind it. Then take a deep saucepan and pour the potatoes with water so that the water slightly covers the surface of the crushed potatoes. Stir and leave for a few minutes. Strain the potatoes in another deep bowl. Leave the resulting water for 10 minutes to the bottom of the sediment sediment. Quickly drain the water from the bowl. The remaining white mass is diluted with a glass of clean water. Stir and pour into a clean jar. Shake well and wait for 5-10 minutes. Surplus water will remain at the top of the jar, clearing the mixture of impurities. Quickly drain the water. Leave the white mixture in the jar for 2 days to get a white powder. Take a bottle of soda and 2 tbsp. spoon mixture. Pour the mixture with a small amount of tonic and mix with a stick. After a few minutes the mixture will harden. Carefully remove the mass from the bowl and form a ball. With fluorescent lighting, the mass glows, and while you roll it, it keeps the shape. But try to divide the mass and see how it immediately "escapes" from your hands. A fascinating experiment is ready.
7. Rainfall in the bank
Very often, parents can not explain any natural phenomenon to their child in an accessible language. There is an excellent solution from the situation: the child must be shown visually where the rain comes from. You will need: shaving foam, clear jar, water, food color. It is recommended to conduct experience, in parallel explaining the principle of cloudy precipitation to the child. Fill the jar almost up to the top with water. Add shaving foam on top of the surface of the water, forming a cloud. Drip the food color on top. Repeat several times. Once the foam can not hold the dye, it will fall into the water. Precisely in this way precipitation occurs in nature. Precipitation forms in the clouds and gradually becomes heavier and heavier. When the mass of precipitation is too high, they fall to the ground in the form of rain. Now no parent is afraid of the question of why drops of water are dripping from the sky!
8. Jar fireworks
Another way to amuse the child will be the creation of artificial fireworks in the bank. To do this, you need: a transparent bank, oil, water and food colors. First of all, in ¾ of the part, fill the jar with warm water. In a separate bowl, mix 3-4 tablespoons. spoons of oil with food color (you can use dyes of different colors). Carefully add the resulting mixture to the jar. Watch the magic!
9. Egg glowing ball
Have you ever thought about the fact that an egg falling on the floor can not break !? If yes, then this experience is a real confirmation of this theory. You will need: grape vinegar (you can use the usual), egg, glass, marker, fluorescent light (optional). Take the marker and take the rod out of it. Place the rod in a bowl and pour a small amount of vinegar. Press and clean the rod. Place the egg in a clean bowl or jar and fill it with colored vinegar. Top with pure vinegar so that it completely covers the egg. Leave at least 2 days. Then gently remove the egg and try to throw it low. To the touch it will be rubber. Under fluorescent light, the egg will glow.
10. Fruit ice drink at home
If your children love liquid fruit ice, then try to create it yourself. You will need: vacuum bags, salt, water, a drink with sugar, a can. Preliminarily add 1/2 cup of water and 1 teaspoon of salt to the packet. Stir thoroughly, let out all air and close, forming a small "sausage". Put it in the freezer for the night. Take the sachets from the freezer and put them in the jar. Add 180 ml of the desired beverage and shake well. After a few minutes the drink will begin to crystallize. Delicious refreshing drink is ready.
11. Bath with effervescent mass
Many people prefer to take a bath, because it really relaxes. But, what if you add a little bit of magic to the bubbles and make it bubbly !? You will need: 1 tbsp. a spoon of baby oil (Johnson baby is suitable), 1 cup of baking soda, ½ cup of liquid citric acid, 1-2 drops of food color. In a bowl, mix soda and butter until a doughy consistency. Add citric acid and mix well. If the mixture is too wet, then add a little more soda. If the mixture is too dry, then drip a few drops of oil. For additional pleasure in the mixture, you can add a few drops of food colorings. A pop for baths is ready. After use, gently leave the bath, as the oil settles on the walls and the surface begins to slide.
12. Multicolored turntable
You can surprise any child without making great efforts. For this you will need: cardboard, glue-pencil, scissors, tight thread, awl. Take the cardboard and cut 2 identical circles from it. If you want, you can draw your own drawings on them or print the desired pattern from the Internet. Glue together the cardboard parts. Use an awl to make 2 holes in the middle. Through the holes, thread the thread and bind the ends. Take the turntable for the threads and begin to twist the thread. The result will not keep you waiting!
13. Glass candies
If your child is a fan of the Disney cartoon "Cold Heart", then you can please them with a gift from Elsa. To do this you will need: 1 cup of sugar, ½ cup sugar syrup, salt, ½ tsp. mint extract, 4-5 drops of blue food coloring. Put sugar, syrup and a pinch of salt in a saucepan with a thick bottom. On low heat, slowly bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and add mint and food coloring. Stir thoroughly. Place the parchment paper on a baking sheet and pour the resulting mixture on top. Cool down. Break into small pieces and treat your children with presents from Ehrendell.
14. Crystal shell
In the world there is a very interesting mineral, which is distinguished by its uniqueness. Geod is the formation of crystals in volcanic rocks, which is remarkable for its amazing beauty. Unfortunately, it's hard to meet a ghost in ordinary life. Therefore, you can create a similarity of the geode yourself. You will need: alum kalic alum (you can use alum powder), PVA glue, empty egg shell, brush, plastic container, egg dye, water, spoon, gloves. Pre-cut the shell in two, striking neatly on the surface or cutting with small scissors. Using a brush on the inner surface and the edges of the shell apply glue and pour the alum. Leave to dry for the night.
The next day in the container, mix 2 cups of hot water with a bag of dye for eggs. Use gloves to avoid dyeing your hands. Add ¾ of the alum mixture to the water and stir until smooth. Cool the mixture and put eggshell into it, convex surface downwards. Leave at least 8 hours in a dark place. The more hours the shell will hold in the liquid, the more crystals you will get as a result. Take out the eggshell carefully and place on a paper towel, and dry. The crystal egg is ready.
15. Edible colors
Manufacturers of paints for children know that many young artists love to lick brushes and try the substances to taste. Therefore, they do their best to minimize harmful components in paints. But it is impossible to completely exclude harm. If your child prefers to taste the colors, then this recipe will save you from all problems. You will need: a bag of marshmallow marshmallow, water, sugar syrup, food colors of different colors, small containers for paints. In the bowl, place the marshmallow and put it in the microwave for 30 seconds. Then add to the melted marshmallow 3 tbsp. spoon sugar syrup and mix thoroughly until smooth. Spread the mixture evenly over the containers and add each drop of food coloring in different colors. Stir thoroughly. Sweet colors are ready and you can no longer worry that your baby is getting chemical paints.
16. The catcher of sunlight
An amazing catcher, which you can do with your own hands, to have fun with the children. You will need: starch (you can use dry), dyes, PVA glue, measuring cup, containers for licking, unnecessary plastic lids from cans. Mix glue and starch in a bowl in a 2: 1 ratio. Then add the food coloring to give the color mass. Stir thoroughly. To create a trap, a mass of several colors is required. Take the covers and place a small amount of mass of different colors on top of each cover. Gently distribute and leave for 36-48 hours until completely dry.
Then remove the lime from the lid and attach it to the window. Enjoy your own solar rabbits catcher.
17. Jellyfish in the bank
Another small trick for those who would like to purchase marine animals for maintenance at home. But, if a fish or a turtle can be bought in a store, then with a jellyfish the situation is much more complicated. Try to create an artificial aquarium with a plastic jellyfish, which will please absolutely any child. For manufacturing you will need: a bottle, scissors, plastic bag, fishing line, dye. Use a pair of scissors to cut out a small square from the bag. Then take the glass and place the carved square on top. Add a little water in the middle, fold the edges to the center and twist. Firmly tie with a fishing line. Then cut the "tails" of the package with strips, trying not to touch the bubble with water. Medusa is ready. Pour a bottle of ¾ of the water and add a couple drops of blue dye. Shake it up. Carefully place the jellyfish in a bottle and top up the water. Close the lid tightly. The house for the jellyfish is ready.
18. Multicolored puddles
All parents know perfectly well that children are really enthusiastic about jumping in puddles. And to diversify the gray slush, create a wonderful bright kaleidoscope of spray for your child. You will need: chalk. The idea is perfect for an overcast day with little rain or after rain. Using chalk, ask your child to paint something on the asphalt and then watch how bright colors mix with water. After that, you can throw the rest of the chalk in a shallow puddle and crumble. In the same way do with all the other pieces. Enjoy multi-colored splashes and sincere happiness!
19. Paper rain
Of course, most often the rain is associated with a gray and faceless color, which is unlikely to please a small researcher. Therefore, that on a cloudy day the smile does not leave the child's face, you need to create your own colorful rain. You will need: paper (preferably use paper for watercolor), a set of flushing markers for children. First, ask your child to draw a picture on a piece of paper. The more he uses colors, the more interesting the result will be.
Pour in a small bowl of water and ask the child to drip water on the paper, imitate the rain. Watch the result.
20. Color Trouble
Cognitive entertainment for all who prefer an abundance of color in one place. Believe me, such an occupation will not leave anyone indifferent. You will need: milk, a bowl, food colorings, cotton swabs, dishwashing detergent. Pour a glass of milk into a bowl. Then add a few drops of dyes of different colors. Take the wand and moisten the tip in a dishwashing detergent. Put the wand into the milk and marvel. When you move the wand is a real riot of colors.
21. Wax pattern
Wax has a waterproof property, so it is used to create interesting and creative drawings. You will need: waxed paper, iron, ironing board, white paper, a spray bottle with colored water. Take the waxed paper and question it. Next straighten. Take 2 sheets of white paper and place wax paper between them. Carefully iron. Then take the white sheets and turn them over. Sprinkle each leaf with a spray gun. It is desirable to use several colors. The magic drawing is ready.
22. The soap cube
If you and your children are pretty bored with the usual soap bubbles, try to create something sharper, with sharp edges. You will need: a thick dishwashing detergent, glycerin, 12 straws, 6 chenille wires, a large container with water, scissors. Add detergent and a few drops of glycerin to the water container. Stir. Take the wires and cut them in the middle with scissors. Repeat the same with the straws. Twist the 3 wires together, forming the first cube ribs. Such details should be 4 pieces. Take the straws and place one on each wire. Now collect the items in the cube. Carefully twist the ends of the wire, trying to form a cube. Dip the resulting cube into a container of water and remove. Lightly shake. Take the tube and insert it into the middle of the soap solution. Lightly blow up, creating a small soap cube inside the cube. Soap magic for your children is ready.
23. Bouncing bubbles
It's hard to imagine how a soap bubble, which bursts from an awkward touch, can jump. But this is possible if a little bit of knowledge from the school curriculum is added to the usual soap solution. To create a bouncer from soap you will need: a soap solution, a tube for bubbles, tissue gloves. Take the gloves and put them on your hands. Then gently inflate the bubble and easily catch on the palm of your hand. Carefully try to throw it into the other arm. Miracles!
24. Magic crystals
It turns out that crystals can be seen not only in museums and underground caves. With the help of improvised tools, you can surprise your children with an interesting experience. You will need: a small container, a deep mixing bowl, a fork, 1 cup magnesium sulphate (English salt), 1 glass of hot water, food color (optional). Add salt, hot water and a couple drops of dye to the bowl. Stir thoroughly with a fork. Continue stirring for 2 minutes until most of the salt granules dissolve. The resulting mixture is poured into a glass container and put in a freezer for 10-15 minutes. Then, move the container to the refrigerator and leave it overnight. The next day, touch the magic with your own hands, taking the crystals out of the refrigerator.
25. The Crystal Name
If the experience with conventional crystals you are not inspired by the discoveries, then you should definitely try to create your own name from small colored crystals. You will need: chenille wire, fishing line, pencils, scissors, deep glasses, borax solution (you can use a dry mix), food color, measuring cup, spoon, wooden skewers, bowls. From the fuzzy wire, fold the letters of the desired name. If desired, the letters can be stapled together to form a single word. In deep bowls, add 1 glass of water and 3 tbsp. spoons of borax solution. Then mix each container thoroughly. In bowls add dyes of different colors and mix again. Take a skewer and a letter (or a single word) and use a fishing line to tie the wire to the skewer. Then put each letter on the skewer in the bowl of the desired color. Put the bowls in a dark place and leave overnight. The morning will begin with a beautiful discovery of the crystalline universe that will show you the beauty of your name in the rays of the morning sun.
26. Crystal rainbow
Every child dreams of seeing a rainbow, but it's hard enough to catch it on a sunny day without rain. Therefore, in order not to upset the child, there is a great way to create a wonderful crystal rainbow yourself and if you want to repeat all 7 colors! To do this you will need: a borax solution (you can use a dry mix), water, large chenille wire, fishing line, pencil, deep bowl. Form from the wire of the arc and fold them together, imitating the rainbow. Then, using a fishing line, tie it around the ends so that the structure does not fall apart. In a bowl, pour 3 cups of hot water and add 9 tbsp. spoons of borax solution. Stir thoroughly. Fix the rainbow on the pencil with the help of a fishing line. Gently lower the colored wires into the water and leave overnight. A pleasant surprise awaits you in the morning!
27. Egg in the bottle
Probably, many at least once in my life have heard of a fairly well-known experiment with an ordinary egg, which miraculously slips through the bottle neck. This experiment is very simple to repeat at home, demonstrating the wonders of scientific knowledge. You will need: a boiled egg, matches, a bottle (plastic or glass). Peel the egg from the shell. Take 4 matches and set them on fire. Gently roll them into the bottle and quickly place the peeled egg on top. Watch what's happening!
28. Colored pencils made of wax crayons
Many children like to paint with wax crayons, but, unfortunately, they quickly end, leaving behind a small piece that is difficult to use. There is an excellent use for the remains of crayons. To do this, you will need: large straws, wax residue, melt-up capacity, scotch tape. Pre-separate chalks from each other in colors. Then each color must be melt. Take straws (4 pieces each) and connect them together with adhesive tape. Melted crayons, alternating with each other, gradually pour into straws. Leave for a few minutes, and then carefully remove from the straws. Multicolored universal pencils are ready!
29. The night "liquid" sky
Lizuns are always the children's favorites, so the child will never give up playing with a soft stretch mass. Especially if this mass resembles space. To prepare the galactic sky you will need: PVA glue, ½ cup starch, food coloring, glitter of different colors. Add glue, dye and glitter to the bowl. Stir thoroughly. Then add the starch portionwise. After each addition, mix the mass well. Once the mass becomes the desired consistency, do not add starch. The space hook-velcro is ready!
30. Lava-lamp
Most likely, in the shops of unusual goods, your eyes are always attracted by a lamp, in which a viscous fluid moves intricately. If so, try creating your own lava lamp. You will need: sunflower oil, a bottle for lava, effervescent tablet, food color. Take a glass, add ½ water and a couple drops of dye. Stir thoroughly. Then pour the colored water into the bottle or jar. Top up the cans with vegetable oil. Then take the pill and divide it into 2-4 parts. Throw them in turn to the bank. Enjoy the effect!
31. Moon dust
Any drawing will be much more interesting to look, if you add a few strokes in the form of "moon dust". This will require: black crayons, water, sequins, black cardboard, tassel. Open the chalk in the container. Add a small amount of water and mix thoroughly until smooth. In the container pour out the sequins (you can use the sequins of different colors). Then take a brush and black cardboard and start creating!
32. "Ejaculating" rainbow colors
In order to make the drawing process interesting and the most exciting, you can create interesting colors of rainbow colors that will "erupt" before your eyes. You will need: small plastic containers, food colors of rainbow colors, ordinary table vinegar, baking soda. In plastic containers add 1-2 drops of food coloring. Then fill the container with ½ of the vinegar. In each container add 1-2 teaspoons of soda. Prepare for a colorful eruption!
33. Instant ice
If you want to surprise others and shock yourself, then be sure to try this experiment yourself at home. To do this you will need: a bottle of clean drinking water, a freezer. Pre-put in the freezer temperature minus 24 degrees Celsius. Then take the bottle and put it in the freezer. Use the clock to see the time. Be sure to watch the time, otherwise the experience will not work. The required amount of time is 2 hours and 45 minutes. Carefully remove the bottle from the freezer. Go to the flat surface and tap the bottom about it. Or take a regular piece of ice from the freezer and pour it with water. Be surprised!