Dry Erase Magic
Materials
A glass plate, bowl, or picture frame
Dry erase marker
Water
Directions
Draw a simple picture on the glass plate or bowl
Pour water onto the plate or into the bowl slowly to lift up the drawing
Swirl the water around to make the picture dance and move
What’s Happening
The marker leaves behind mixture of pigments and a type of alcohol mixed together. The alcohol dissolves and the pigments are left behind as a solid. Glass is so smooth that the solid slides right off when it gets wet!
adapted from ScienceFun.org