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Glowing mason jar craft showing GLOW-IN-THE-DARK Fireworks in a Jar with swirling green and blue light, stars, and firework effects inside.

GLOW-IN-THE-DARK Fireworks in a Jar

Light up your night with this magical glow-in-the-dark jar craft! A fun and easy DIY project that mimics glowing fireworks using simple ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 jar
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 mason jar (16 oz) with lid
  • ¾ cup warm water
  • 2 tablespoons clear glue or glycerin
  • 1 tablespoon glow-in-the-dark acrylic paint
  • 1–2 drops food coloring blue or green
  • 1 teaspoon fine glitter optional, for sparkle
  • 1–2 glow sticks optional, for extra glow

Method
 

  1. Mix the glow-in-the-dark paint with a little warm water in a small bowl. Stir until smooth, then place under a bright light for about 10 minutes to charge the glow pigment.
  2. Pour ¾ cup of warm water into the mason jar. Add the clear glue (or glycerin) and stir well until fully blended.
  3. Add 1–2 drops of food coloring to tint the water. Stir in the charged glow paint mixture and optional glitter for sparkle.
  4. For added brightness, carefully crack open glow sticks and pour the glowing liquid into the jar (optional).
  5. Seal the jar with the lid, shake it in a dark room, and enjoy the glowing fireworks effect!

Notes

Experiment with different shades of glow paint or food coloring for unique effects. For layered glow effects, allow each color layer to settle before adding the next.