Okay, so yesterday I decided to give this “lotus leaf and champion” thing a shot. I’d seen it floating around online, and it looked kinda cool, so I figured, why not?
Getting Started
First things first, I needed the materials. Obviously, a lotus leaf was step one. I live near a park with a pond, but it is winter. Luckily a friend had a withered one. He gave it to me.
And for the “champion,” I just grabbed a bottle of sparkling cider – seemed festive enough.
The Experiment
I laid the lotus leaf out on a tray. It was surprisingly sturdy, even dried ones like the ones I’m using, but I was still a little nervous about pouring liquid onto it. I mean, it’s a leaf.
I slowly started pouring the sparkling cider onto the leaf. And you know what? It actually worked! The liquid just kind of beaded up and rolled around. It was pretty mesmerizing, to be honest. I spent a good few minutes just tilting the tray and watching the droplets zoom around.
Playing Around
Of course, I couldn’t just leave it at that. I started experimenting a bit.
- I tried adding more cider – the beads just got bigger.
- I tried poking the beads – they split into smaller beads.
- I even tried blowing on them – they raced across the leaf like tiny, bubbly race cars.
The Result
Honestly, it was way more entertaining than I expected. It’s such a simple thing, but the way the liquid interacts with the leaf is just fascinating. It’s like nature’s little magic trick. And, cleanup was a breeze – just wipe the tray and toss the leaf (or, you know, compost it if you’re feeling eco-friendly).
So, yeah, that was my “lotus leaf and champion” adventure. Definitely a fun little experiment to try if you’re bored and looking for something different to do. Super simple, but surprisingly satisfying!
