How to Make a Working Model Shield Volcano
- 1). Crumple up pieces of newspaper.
- 2). Tape the bottom of a paper towel tube with duct tape.
- 3). Place the paper towel tube vertically in the center of the jelly roll pan with the taped side down.
- 4). Form the crumpled balls of newspaper into a volcano shape around the tube, and duct tape them into place.
- 5). Combine 4 cups of flour and 2 cups of water in a pot.
- 6). Heat the mixture until it bubbles.
- 7). Remove the mixture from the heat and let it completely cool.
- 8). Spread the flour mixture over the newspaper volcano. Do not get the mixture inside the paper towel tube. Allow the mixture to dry completely.
- 9). Paint the volcano with brown or green acrylic paint to resemble an actual volcano. Allow the paint to dry.
- 10
Place a funnel into the open end of the paper towel tube. Pour one cup of baking soda into the funnel. - 11
Combine 1 cup of white vinegar and 10 drops of red food coloring in a glass. - 12
Pour the vinegar mixture into the funnel and quickly remove the funnel to allow the volcano to erupt.
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