ELECTRIFIED THUNDER GLOW JARS

Electrified Thunder Glow Jars are a fun and magical DIY craft that mimics the look of glowing jars with an electrified thunder effect — like little storm jars or glowing lightning bottles. Here’s a detailed at-home recipe to make your own:

Electrified Thunder Glow Jars Recipe

What You’ll Need:

• Clear glass jars with lids (mason jars work great)

• Water

• Tonic water (contains quinine, which glows under UV light)

• Glow sticks (optional, for extra glowing effect)

• Small LED fairy lights or battery-operated string lights

• Blue and white food coloring (for a stormy sky look)

• Silver or metallic glitter (for spark effect)

• Cotton balls or shredded cotton (to create “clouds” inside the jar)

• Small metal wire or twist ties (to create lightning shapes or hold cotton)

• UV flashlight (blacklight) — to activate the glow of tonic water or glow sticks

• Optional: small battery-powered fan (to create flickering effect)

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the Glow Base

• Fill the jar about 3/4 full with tonic water. Tonic water glows bright blue under a UV light because of the quinine.

• Add a few drops of blue food coloring to deepen the glow’s color.

• Add a pinch of silver or metallic glitter for a sparkling thunderstorm effect.

Step 2: Create the Thunderclouds

• Take some cotton balls or shredded cotton and gently pull it apart to look fluffy.

• Place the cotton inside the jar but don’t submerge it fully — just push it down so it floats or sticks to the sides to simulate clouds.

• For a lightning effect, use thin metal wire or twist ties shaped like lightning bolts, and tuck them gently inside or near the cotton.

Step 3: Add Lights

• Place a small LED fairy light string inside the jar around or beneath the cotton.

• You can also activate a glow stick, break it, shake it, and cut it carefully, then pour the glowing liquid inside the jar for a different glow (be cautious as the liquid is chemical).

• If you want flickering lightning, try adding a small battery-powered fan outside the jar to create movement, or flick the lights on and off intermittently.

Step 4: Seal and Display

• Close the jar lid tightly.

• When ready to display, shine a UV flashlight on the jar in a dark room. The tonic water will glow electric blue, and the lights plus glitter will simulate thunder and lightning.

Optional Enhancements:

• Mix in a little vinegar and baking soda separately in the jar for bubbling, but keep them separated until you want the effect.

• Use yellow or white LED lights to mimic lightning flashes.

• Paint the outside of the jar with frosted glass spray to diffuse the glow.

Safety Tips:

• Be careful when handling glow stick liquid (wear gloves).

• Keep all materials away from children unless supervised.

• Use battery-operated lights instead of candles to avoid fire risk.