Science Fashion Themed Party For the fashionista in all of us...
For the fashionista in all of us, we’ve combined our favorite science activities that are sure to make you a glamor star! Make your own designer shirts, while learning the chemistry behind the activity or create a stunning beaded bracelet with beads that teach about the power of the sun or design your own fabric pattern using the sun. Get ready for the “prettiest” science party you’ve ever seen.
What should you know about Tie Dye versus Sharpie Pen Science for your Science Fashion Birthday Blow-out? Our Tie Dye Science Kit is one-of-a-kind with special fiber reactive dyes. But, it is more time intensive and messier than our Sharpie Pen Science kit. Consider these factors when choosing which activity is right for you. Or, if you are ready for an all-day, unforgettable, over-the-top fun party try both kits... your party guests will be the most fashionable science students on the block!
Here’s What You Need...
- Sharpie Pen Science and/ or Tie Dye Classroom Kit
- Energy Beads
- Roll of Cord
- Blueprints on Fabric
- Bath Bomb Factory (optional)
- Perfume Science (optional)
- T-Shirts (one per child, per activity)
- Rubbing alcohol
- Plastic cups
- Rubber bands
- Water
- Clothes dryer for heat-setting your designs
Tips and Planning:
When you send out your party information, request that all of your guests RSVP with their T-shirt size. Now, you are ready to head to the craft store for some plain, white t-shirts. If you would prefer not to worry about shirt sizes, we’ve found that medium or large size men’s tees will work for most children and can be shrunk, tied or trimmed to each child’s size once they have completed the activities.
Once the masterpieces are complete, have your guests model their fashions in a birthday party fashion show! Everyone will love showing off their labors of love.
Tie Dye
The day before your big event, you should watch the tie dye kit video, so you are comfortable with the directions before you have to entertain party guests! NOTE: Because of the special nature of the chemicals and dyes, don’t open these items until you are ready to begin the tie dying process.
On the day of your party, carefully follow the directions for setting up the tie dye shortly before your guests are scheduled to arrive. Because of the shelf-life of the chemicals once opened, you will probably want to plan on creating your tie dye masterpieces at the beginning of your party.
Sharpie Pen Science
Before your party fill each dropper bottle with rubbing alcohol and put out a set of sharpie pens for each group. If you are hosting a party for younger children (ages 3-6) a great connection that can be made is with the Purple, Green and Yellow book by Robert Munsch. Read this story to your party-goers while they are making their shirts.
Energy Beads
A great way for lots of little hands to get to the Energy Beads is to pour them all in a big tub or container. Before the party, cut a piece of cord approximately 30 cm (12 in) long for each child. Make sure that it is a clear day because you will need to be outside in the sun for this activity to work.
Blueprints on Fabric
Kids will love making their own wearable photographs that are made with power of the sun! Blueprints on Fabric come with 20 sheets of fabric that can then be sewn on to t-shirts, pillows and more. Try finding lots of interesting shaped objects for your guests to “photograph” and putting each piece in a large tub before the party. Then, guests can dig through the tub and find just the right pieces for their fashionable art! For more info, watch the Blueprints on Fabric video. Like the Energy Beads, you will need to go outside in the sun for this activity to work.
More Science Fashion Fun...
If these experiments leave you wishing there was more science fashion fun to be had, check out the Bath Bomb Factory or the Perfume Science kit. Both are sure to teach fun lessons in Science Fashion and make for a lovely smelling party!
More Info:
The activity guides in each of your kits will provide everything you need to know about your Science Fashion items, but for videos, demonstrations and and even more fun, check out these experiments:
How Much Do I Need?
Tie Dye Kit: Each kit includes enough materials (shirts not included) for 20 children. Refill kits are available without the instructional video and also include materials for 20 children. For more information on our refill kits, please contact our customer service reps at 800-223-9080.
Sharpie Pen Science: Each Sharpie Pen Science kit includes six different colored pens, one activity guide and one dropper bottle. We recommend one bottle of alcohol for every three children and one set of markers for every three children. Additional pens are available by clicking here, and additional dropper bottles can be purchased at your local camping supply store in the container section or by contacting our customer service representatives.
Energy Beads: Energy Beads are available in many quantities. Our Energy Bead Test tube includes one portion of cord and 15 beads. Or, you can purchase beads and cord in bulk. Plan on 13-15 beads and 30 cm (1 foot) of cord per child.
Blueprints on Fabric: Includes enough 22 cm (8.5 in) squares for 20 children.
Bath Bomb Factory: Makes approximately 60 bath bombs.
Perfume Science kit: Makes approximately 15 vials of perfume.
