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
Jen Walshaw
Thank you for featuring me. I need to get a salad spinner for the boys. We love spin art!
maggy, red ted art
Thanks for the mention!! Always appreciated!!
Becky
These look fabulous Emma. We used to have a spin art machine no idea where it went but the salad spinner looks fab!