Step-by-step tutorial
Step 1
First, we assembled our ingredients and supplies.
Step 2
Spread the corn starch onto a tray or plate; set aside.
Step 3
Measure and pour the water into a bowl.
Step 4
Add the baking soda to the water.
Step 5
Add the dishwashing liquid.
Step 6
Sprinkle in the glitter. Stir.
Step 7
Set the bowl in the middle of the cornstarch. Pre-measure the vinegar into a jar or cup and pour on top of the water and baking soda mixture.
Step 8
Watch the volcanic reaction! Immediately, the mixture will foam and rise out of the bowl, spilling over onto the cornstarch. (For more information about the science behind this volcanic reaction, watch this YouTube video.)
Step 9
When the mixture is done foaming, dump any of the remaining volcano into the cornstarch.
Step 10
Mix with your hands to make the snow.
Step 11
We formed snowballs...
Step 12
...and built snow mountains for our people figures to climb and play in.
Final result!
Lego figures were fun to play with, too. This pirate has conquered the mountain. (Argh!)
