Firework Crafts - Spin Art and Filter Paper Pictures

I'm a bit last minute posting these firework crafts as tomorrow is Bonfire Night in the UK, but they came out so well I didn't want to wait for New Year. All you need is paper, paint and an old salad spinner to make these easy Firework Spin Art pictures.

Firework Crafts - Spin Art Pictures

These came out brilliantly on black cardstock, especially when we added a bit of glitter.

You'll need

Cardboard

Paint

Salad Spinner

Glitter

How to make firework pictures

Cut the cardboard so it fits neatly inside the salad spinner.

Drop paint ( and glitter if you want ) onto the paper.

Spin the salad spinner.

Stand back and admire your picture.

More Firework Crafts

Try different types of paper. Do some work better than others?

What happens if you water down the paint?

Filter Paper Firework Pictures

We've spent many happy hours making these in the past as they are super easy, and the result is always a surprise!

Firework Crafts - Chromatography Firework Pictures

Filter Paper

Washable felt tip pens

Pipette - we got ours from Learning Resources

How to make a chromatography picture

Draw firework shapes on the filter paper.

Drop water onto the filter paper.

Watch the colours run and leave to dry.

Extension Tasks

Can you try different types of pens? Does permanent marker work?

More firework activity ideas for kids

Our colourful firework in a jar science activity looks amazing, and only needs water, vegetable oil and food colouring.

Make fun firework pictures with conkers like Rainy Day Mum.

Mum in the Madhouse has some great firework crafts made with cable ties.

Or how about a firework scratch art picture?

Finally, we love these edible sparklers from Red Ted Art.

Last Updated on December 27, 2024 by Emma Vanstone