Calming Glitter Jar

 

“Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious

breathing is my anchor.”

- Thich Nhat Hanh

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Calming Jars are fun to make and a great way to practice breathing

in and out, while learning that even shaken emotions will

eventually calm down!

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Calming Jar With Clear Glue And Glitter

Clean plastic bottle

Washable Clear Glue

Water

Mixing bowl

Whisk

Glitter

Food coloring if you wish

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The recipe calls for 20% glue and 80% water (you can use room

temperature or hot water).

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I use 50%  washable clear glue, 50% water, and as much

glitter as desired.

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Make it: Pour clear glue and water into the mixing bowl,

then add glitter (you can also add food coloring).

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Whisk this mixture with your whisk. When everything is blended,

stir vigorously, then pour right away into the water bottle.

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Put the lid on and shake to make sure your calming jar is working.

If your bottle isn’t quite right, play around with the ratios of glue

and water (you can try using hot water too).

After your bottle is

just the way you like it, you can put the lid back on. For extra

security you can seal it with super glue. If you used hot water,

make sure it has cooled before you put the lid on.

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Make sure to clean your bowl right away.

 

Have fun shaking, breathing and settling!
 

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