Art & Creativity6-12 years
Easy
30 Minutes
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Bilal Şentürk
Maker
What You'll Need
- Clear plastic cup
- Bubble straw
- 2 sticky wiggly eyes (Ø 15 mm)
- 10 holographic or phosphorescent sequins (Ø 5 mm)
- 10 × 10 cm cling film square
- Elastic band (≈ Ø 7 cm)
- Invisible tape + markers / stickers (optional)
Giggle Lantern
Get all the materials you need for this project in one package!
Includes:
Clear plastic cup
Bubble straw
2 sticky wiggly eyes (Ø 15 mm)
10 holographic or phosphorescent sequins (Ø 5 mm)
10 × 10 cm cling film square
Elastic band (≈ Ø 7 cm)All materials in one package!
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Let's Make It! Step-by-Step Guide
• While the cup is standing upright, glue a pair of googly eyes near the rim.
• Draw a big smile or add a mouth-shaped sticker underneath.
The Science Behind It
- Sound & Air Pressure – Laughter pushes air to form soap bubbles.
- Optical Reflection – Sequins’ metallic surface scatters incoming light; bursting bubbles trigger micro-flashes.
- Cause & Effect – Kids visualise the chain: voice → air → bubble → light.
Helpful Tips
- For brighter flashes, use two sequin colours and compare luminosity.
- Record slow-motion video in a dark room to watch each sparkle.
- Cut tiny discs from holographic gift wrap if you’re out of sequins.
Try These Variations!
- 1Colour Race – Which sequin colour glows brightest?
- 2Firefly Story – Rename it “Firefly Lantern” and invent a bedtime tale.
- 3Glow Powder – Add a pinch of glow pigment inside the bubbles for neon pops.