Description
A delightful DIY project that combines artistry and chemistry to create enchanting gems that change color with temperature.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of water
- 1 cup of sugar
- 2 tablespoons of baking soda
- 2 tablespoons of corn syrup
- Food coloring (color of your choice)
- 1 clear glass or jar
- Cooking pot
- Heat-resistant spoon
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
Instructions
- Heat the water in a cooking pot to a gentle simmer.
- Gradually stir in the sugar until it completely dissolves to form a syrup.
- Add baking soda to the syrup, mixing well to incorporate.
- Stir in corn syrup to create a glossy finish.
- Add several drops of food coloring and mix thoroughly to achieve an even color.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Carefully spoon the colored solution onto the parchment paper to create small shapes or ‘stones.’
- Let the shapes cool and dry for several hours or overnight until they harden completely.
Notes
Customize colors and shapes by utilizing different food coloring combinations or cookie cutters. For added sparkle, a pinch of edible glitter can be included in the mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stone
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 12mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg