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Exploring the Art of Solar Printing: A Fun Science Project for Kids


Springtime brings a special joy when I engage in this activity with the kids. It allows us to delve into the fascinating chemical reactions under the sun's rays. You can easily find this special paper, perfect for creating stunning images using various objects and sunlight at local stores or online.

To start, arrange your chosen items on the paper and let it bask in the sunlight for about 1-2 minutes. You can use various natural materials such as leaves, flower petals, blades of grass, and twigs. Once the areas of the paper exposed to sunlight turn white, indicating that the solar printing process is complete, you'll notice that the sections covered by your objects remain blue, untouched by the sun. After this, take the paper out of the sunlight, remove the objects, rinse the paper with water, and allow it to dry.



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