Science Dropper Party Activity

1 min read September 13, 2026 Kara Allen
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I’m so excited to share this science party activity to go along with the Science-Themed Birthday Party I recently styled! I’m telling you, this science dropper gelatin art activity rocks! Kids absolutely love it (and I’ll admit, adults too)!

Project Time
110 to 120 min
Difficulty
Experienced
Step
1

Make gelatin according to package in a plastic container. Make liquid colors with food coloring and water (as many colors as you would like).

Science Dropper Party Activity step 1
Step
2

One gelatin has chilled and set, gently loosen the Jello from the sides of the container using a knife. Line a pan with paper towels or use a Serving Tray and place the gelatin container upside down on the tray.

Science Dropper Party Activity step 2
Step
3

Lift container from tray and gently shake until gelatin slips out onto tray.

Science Dropper Party Activity step 3
Step
4

Fill Science Design Droppers with food coloring liquid and insert into gelatin. Squeeze ink out into gelatin and watch the magical color show take place!

Science Dropper Party Activity step 4 part 1
Science Dropper Party Activity step 4 part 2
Step
5

This was such a fun activity with the kids! Aren’t the colors awesome?!

Make sure and check out the entire Science-Themed Birthday Party along with the DIY Atom Hanging Centerpiece and the Science Cell & Molecule Treat Recipe.

Science Dropper Party Activity step 5

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