Description
Craft beautiful Borax crystal eggshells that are visually stunning and educational. A perfect project for all ages!
Ingredients
Scale
- Clean eggshells (emptied and rinsed)
- 1/2 cup Borax powder
- 2 cups hot water
- Food coloring (optional)
- Small container or jar
- Spoon for stirring
- Heat-resistant surface
- Paper towels for cleanup
Instructions
- Carefully crack the eggs and remove the contents, leaving the shells intact. Rinse the eggshells with water to remove any residue, then let them dry.
- In a container, mix 1/2 cup of Borax powder with 2 cups of hot water and stir until dissolved.
- If desired, add a few drops of food coloring to the solution and stir gently.
- Place the cleaned eggshells in a heat-resistant container and pour the Borax solution into the container, ensuring the eggshells are covered.
- Leave your container in a quiet, undisturbed space for several days and observe the growth of crystals as they form inside the shells.
- Once the crystals have formed to your liking, carefully remove the eggshells from the solution and allow them to dry on a paper towel before displaying.
Notes
For unique crystal designs, experiment with different food coloring combinations and try using larger containers or different types of shells.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 eggshell
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg