Join 3M scientist Jeff Payne as he uses nothing more than milk, dish soap, and a few other kitchen supplies to get the amazing effects of fireworks without using any fire at all.

The structure of soap molecules enables them to remove dirt with ease, as well as move around oily particles. They consist of a hydrocarbon chain with an atom at the end. The hydrocarbon end is attracted to oil and repels water, whereas the other end attracts water. This can create all sorts of interesting effects in practice. Using the materials below, see if you can create a pop of color on your kitchen table.