Ever wonder how fireworks get their color?

We’ll explore the chemistry behind colored flames as Sandy demonstrates. Then we’ll learn how to use common hardware store supplies to make color-changing firestarters. 

Watch and make LIVE on the Family Maker Camp FB page or on the Make: Kids Youtube channel. 

Materials list:

• Paraffin wax or leftover candles

• dryer lint or wood shavings

• paper egg cartons (or paper muffin cups)

• a double boiler

• a stove or hot plate

• copper sulfide (sold as root killer in hardware stores) or potassium chloride (sold as NuSalt in grocery stores)

• safety goggles

• gloves