Description
Create stunning seashells from Borax crystals with this engaging and educational craft suitable for all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Borax
- 1 cup water
- A heat-resistant glass or ceramic bowl
- A spoon for stirring
- String (if hanging)
- Optional: Food coloring
- Optional: Model or mold for the seashell shape
Instructions
- In a heat-resistant bowl, combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of Borax. Stir thoroughly until the Borax is fully dissolved to create a supersaturated solution.
- If desired, add a few drops of food coloring to the solution.
- Pour some of the Borax solution into the mold or shape directly in the solution.
- Place the bowl in a location where it won’t be disturbed, and leave it undisturbed for at least 24 hours.
- After 24-48 hours, carefully remove the seashells from the solution, rinse gently in clean water, and pat dry.
Notes
Experiment with different colors and shapes to create a collection of seashells. Keep dry to prolong their lifespan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1440 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: N/A
- 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