Light & Color Experiments

Light & Color

Learn about the properties and physics of light with our eye-catching demonstrations and experiments. Chemical light sticks don't create heat or sparks when lit and are completely waterproof. We have 6 inch and 4 inch light sticks, and mini light sticks.

We have many fun and instructional examples of the power of ultraviolet light. From Spy Pens to our always popular Ultraviolet Detecting Beads, these fantastic products can also be integrated into activities with our selection of UV lights.
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  • UV Bead Bracelet / Necklace Making Kit

    UV Bead Bracelet / Necklace Making Kit

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    Contains 25 assorted UV-Beads and 1 yard of rawhide.
    $5.95
  • UV Outside Detector

    UV Outside Detector

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    Not sure if you're getting too much sun? Use this handy detector.
    $3.50
  • Extra Long Pipe Cleaners

    Extra Long Pipe Cleaners

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    An affordable way to string your beads. 12 in. long. 100 per package.
    $3.95
  • UV Beads, Change to Blue

    UV Beads, Change to Blue

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    Turn blue in ultraviolet light from the Sun or other UV sources.
    $6.95
  • UV Beads, Change to Purple

    UV Beads, Change to Purple

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    Turn purple in ultraviolet light from the Sun or other UV sources.
    $6.95
  • UV Beads, Change to Red

    UV Beads, Change to Red

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    Turn red in ultraviolet light from the Sun or other UV sources.
    $6.95
  • UV Beads, Change to Yellow

    UV Beads, Change to Yellow

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    Turn yellow in ultraviolet light from the Sun or other UV sources.
    $6.95
  • UV Filter Set

    UV Filter Set

    Set of two plastic disks; one absorbs UV-A Light, the other doesn't.
    $17.95
    *Backordered: 2/1/2025
  • UV Beads, Change to Orange

    UV Beads, Change to Orange

    Turn orange in ultraviolet light from the Sun or other UV sources.
    $6.95
  • Rawhide

    Rawhide

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    Our rawhide is perfect for stringing ultraviolet detecting bead bracelets.
    $1.00–$19.95
  • Single Axis Diffraction Grating

    Single Axis Diffraction Grating

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    Gives brilliant spectra with fluorescent lights, flame tests, and more!
    $6.75–$17.75
  • Nature Print Paper

    Nature Print Paper

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    Light-sensitive paper that exposes in direct sunlight.
    $7.95–$17.95
  • Double Axis Diffraction Grating Material

    Double Axis Diffraction Grating Material

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    The same material used in our Prism Glasses.
    $6.75
  • Ultraviolet Detecting Beads

    Ultraviolet Detecting Beads

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    Watch white beads change to bright colors when taken outside!
    $6.95–$324.95
  • Hand-Held Spectroscope

    Hand-Held Spectroscope

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    Reveal the hidden nature of color and visible light.
    $8.95
  • Polarizing Cellophane Tape

    Polarizing Cellophane Tape

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    This tape exhibits brilliant colors when placed between two polarizing filters.
    $1.95–$8.75
  • Pocket Spectroscope

    Pocket Spectroscope

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    This is the best adjustable slit spectroscope we have seen.
    $65.95
  • Polarizing Filters

    Polarizing Filters

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    These high quality plastic polarizing filters are perfect for all kinds of experimentation.
    $3.75–$129.95
  • Polarizing Filter Demo Kit

    Polarizing Filter Demo Kit

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    Conduct experiments and demonstrations using polarized light.
    $5.95–$15.95
  • Magic Wire Illusion

    Magic Wire Illusion

    Watch as two twisted wires are pulled apart, or are they?
    $5.95
  • Mirascope

    Mirascope

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    Project a real image that you can put your finger through.
    $8.95
  • Biconcave Lens

    Biconcave Lens

    38 mm diameter lenses
    $3.95
  • Prisms, Equilateral & Right Angle

    Prisms, Equilateral & Right Angle

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    High quality optical glass or clear plastic prisms for light experiments.
    $6.95–$8.95
  • Liquid Light Demo

    Liquid Light Demo

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    Demonstrate the primary colors of light without a pricey light-box!
    $15.95
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Watch Your Students Light Up With A Science Project On Light Or Color

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Mix it, split it, bend it, reveal it with a light and color experiment, the possibilities are endless! No matter what age group you teach, Educational Innovations has something for your classroom. Teaching primary colors to your elementary school students? There are plenty of color mixing experiments that will excite them. Introducing the concept of light bending to high schoolers? Beam them up some learning using lasers combined with prisms, mirrors and lenses. You'll find plenty of materials for a science project on light properties as well, plus much more.

From science fair projects to home school activities, our products can create light and color experiments to fascinate, motivate and illuminate your class. Whether it's Prism Glasses or Color Filter Paddles you need, you'll find it at Educational Innovations. If you need more light and color experiment ideas, check out some of our related blog posts. We want to help you teach lessons that are as bright and colorful as your students!

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