How to Make a Volcano Erupt

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Find a plastic soda bottle.

   The size of your bottle will determine the size of your volcano.
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   Step 2: Grab a square cardboard box that is as tall as your soda bottle.

   Cut out all the sides except 1, which you will use to support your bottle. , Add some cardboard supports to make the bottle as sturdy as possible.
   
   Cut out several strips of cardboard that are 3 inches by 6 inches (7.5 by 15cm) for the supports.
   
   Tape them with masking tape, electrical tape or duct tape.
   
   Avoid packing tape because it is too slick. , Combine 6 cups (0.75kg) of flour, 2 cups (0.58kg) of salt, 2 cups (0.47l) of water and 4 tbsp. (59ml) of cooking oil.
   
   Use your hands to knead the dough until smooth. , Allow it to dry once the volcano is sculpted. , For example, you may want to paint the volcano brown with green near the bottom.
   
   Illustrate the eruption by painting red lava flows down the side. , Add 2 tbsp. (28g) of baking soda. , (4.9ml) of dish soap, 1 oz. (29.6ml) of vinegar and several drops of red and yellow food coloring in a separate container. , Pour in the vinegar mixture.
   
   Wait and watch as the vinegar and baking soda combine to form carbonic acid. , Empty it and start again.
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   Step 3: Tape the plastic bottle to the cardboard

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   Step 4: both to the remaining side and to the bottom.

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   Step 5: Mix your dough.

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   Step 6: Pile the dough around the bottle to form a mountain.

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   Step 7: Paint the dough with tempera paints.

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   Step 8: Place a funnel in the mouth of the volcano

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   Step 9: so that it reaches into your plastic bottle.

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    Step 10: Mix 1 tsp.

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    Step 11: Ready your volcano for the eruption.

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    Step 12: Remove the bottle through the top of the volcano or by disconnecting the supporting side of the cardboard from the dough.

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