Coffee Filter Chromatography Experiment

Is black really black? Is gray really gray? See the separation of colors through coffee filters and water and create cool art work while learning!
Materials
- Coffee Filter
- Washable Markers
- Cup of Water
Instructions
Step 1. Gather your supplies.
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| Step 2.
Flatten the coffee filters then scribble them with black, blue and gray markers, similar to the ones in the picture. |
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| Step 3.
Fold the coffee filters in half, and then in half again. |
| Step 4.
Place the bottom points of the coffee filter into a cup that’s about an 1-1 1/2″ filled. |
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| Step 5.
Watch as the colors disperse! |
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| Step 6.
Let your coffee filters dry and then admire the abstract colors! |
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| Step 7.
Use the shapes inside the watercolor kit to create more cool artwork! |