Oil + Water Chemistry
Oil and water may not mix, but kids and chemistry definitely do! First, set up your own chemistry lab. Add fizzy tablets to oil and dyed water to make an underwater “volcano,” make colorful, swirly art, explore the concept of density when you build an oil-and-water-powered ship-in-a-bottle, and more!
Why it’s awesome
3 experiments
Make an underwater volcano, bubble bottle, and underwater fireworks.
Sailing ship-in-a-bottle
Build an oil-and-water sailing scene toy.
Swirly art
Create colorful art with chemistry and share a postcard with a friend.
What’s included?
Topics explored
Scientific method
Density experiments
Mixing oil and water
From the desk of the product designer:
Behind the design
“This crate is all about experimentation — with oil and water! Discover the molecular science behind oil with fun experiments like an underwater volcano and fireworks. Plus, turn science into art creating a one-of-a-kind postcard and a boat in a bottle. ”
- KiwiCo Product Designer
By the numbers
1000
Milliliters of oil used in development
9
Boats tested
6
Experiments considered
Reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Customer images
Christine
02/03/2025
This was great fun, and my grandson particularly enjoyed making the ship in the bottle. He still has it 13 months after making it
Michelle
01/14/2025
Very thoughtfully constructed set. Accessible to my inquisitive 4yo. The tools are perfectly sized and equally captivating.
Artair
08/25/2024
Everything there. My grandson loved it.
Elizabet
07/31/2024
My gtandson had so much fun with this kit! He loves it!
TV LOGISTIK Mrs Alla Babiy
01/03/2024
My son loved it
Nana
02/15/2023
kept my grandson busy for quite awhile. He loved experimenting
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