- Brittany S.
- Friday, June 24, 2022
Imagine having your own little piece of the Galaxy without travelling through space. This easy Do-It-Yourself craft is the perfect getaway for your brain break!
“Space is big. You just won't believe how vastly, hugely, mind-bogglingly big it is. I mean, you may think it's a long way down the road to the chemist's, but that's just peanuts to space.”
― Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (source: Goodreads.com)
Materials
- Mason Jar
- ex. pickle jar, spaghetti jar, or any jar with a large opening
- Cotton Balls
- Acrylic Paint
- Glitter and/or Holo Stars
- Cups (one for each color you choose)
- A wooden stick (or anything you can stir paint with)
- Water
Steps:
- Fill your cup with water, add paint, and use stick to stir. Do this step for each color you want in your jar.
- Start to place unraveled cotton in your mason jar to create a layer.
- Once you finish your layer of cotton, pour glitter and/or holo stars on top of the cotton.
- Pour a paint color of your choice onto the layer.
- Repeat steps 2 through 4 until you reach the top of the jar.
Bonus Step # 1- Cover your lid with tape that has a pattern or anything you would like to add a special touch.
Bonus Step # 2- Add a note or sign to your Galaxy in a Jar.
Some tips:
- Don't pour too much paint mix on each layer.
- Use stick to press down cotton to mix the colors of each layer.
Check out the original creator's tutorial video here!
I can't wait to see your galaxies! Make sure to share a picture with us on social media using #brainbreak #accessfreely.