How to make a simple lava lamp at home

Lava lamps are as easy to make as they are fun to look at. Watch this video to learn how to make your own lava lamp at home.

You will need:
an empty plastic soda bottle (with cap)
vegetable or mineral oil
food coloring
effervescent tablet (like alka-seltzer)
sequins and glitter
salt
a flashlight

To make your lava lamp more interesting, try adding sequins or glitter to the mixture!