Wow, is it almost July 4th again? And New Mexico is still in a horrible Drought. So we continue to bring you the 2018 list of Quelab’s Fireless Fourth Ideas.

Link here to 2017’s Fireless Fourth links

Exploding Watermelons! Who says you need fire to explode watermelon everywhere? Just some rubber bands! How many did it take if you do this?

https://youtu.be/B__lvz7zQCE

Lightning? in your kitchen?

http://www.learnplayimagine.com/2013/04/how-to-make-lightning.html?m=1

Paint and explore Rainbows

https://thepinterestedparent.com/2017/02/make-explore-paint-rainbows/How about Oilslick Rainbows, are the the same colors as storm rainbows? Did you know that the colors are due to the thickness of the layer amplifying some colors and interfering with others?

More colors more rainbows.

https://www.sciencekiddo.com/rainbow-paper-kid-color-science/

Cheap Solo Cup Ribbons or wind twirlers.

https://www.icanteachmychild.com/plastic-cup-twirlers/

Rocket launched battery operated led lights.

https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Fireless-Fireworks/

Old School Oil and water light show..

https://www.instructables.com/id/Old-School-Psychedelic-Light-Show/

Superglue explosions in hot borax water?



Shaving cream Dye? For Color Explosions., fun marbling technique.

https://youtu.be/r_vv_ymduYo

Fake/EZ Sharpie Tiedye



Wireless power? Did this with friends back in Highschool. Florescent light bulbs (even burned out ones) will glow under some high voltage power lines.



Poprocks in foam. Make poprock goop.

http://www.growingajeweledrose.com/2013/06/pop-rock-goop.html

If you know about Adric, you know he’s been on a styrofoam recycling kick. But here is a way to get some use out of it yourself. For making prints.

https://youtu.be/O32K3BnzqT8Link here to 2017’s Fireless Fourth links

Pocket Catapult? Fun with those little paper wrapped poppers.



PVC, shock cord, and Pool Noodle Rocket Launcher.



Link here to 2017’s Fireless Fourth links which also has links back to previous years!