Kathy Conners, the owner of
ABC Preschool in Gardiner, recently made volcanos with the children as an art
project at her school.
She shares her recipe here so parents can create their own home version. According to Kathy, the volcanos were a trial
and error project, but the kids LOVED it and had lots of fun getting dirty.
Interested in contacting Kathy? Call
845- 883-0737
845- 883-0737.
Materials used
1 plastic coated plate
1 thick cardboard "toilet paper" tube
Plaster of Paris and water (mix as directed)
A mix of 2 sheets of white or
scrap paper (a little piece of tape) and gauze bandages to make the shape of
the volcanos.
Baking soda
White Vinegar
Food Coloring
First place a cardboard tube in the center of the plate. Crumple up sheets
of paper and wrap it around the cardboard roll. You can use a little piece of
tape to hold it in place.
Mix Plaster of Paris in two separate containers,
one thin and one thick (consistency of wet clay). Dip gauze bandages in the
thin plaster mix and wrap it around the paper to make the shape of the
volcanos.
Now it's time to get those little hands dirty by using the thicker
plaster to the top of the cardboard tube to fill out any area's that needed
it. Have to work VERY quickly, as the plaster dries very fast.
Once the whole volcano was dry (15-30mins), the kids can paint their
volcanos green and brownish/red .
When you are ready to erupt them, use baking soda and vinegar mixed with
food coloring.