Description
Engage in a hands-on project by growing stunning crystals using borax and eggshells. Perfect for families, classrooms, and hobbyists!
Ingredients
- Borax detergent
- Clean eggshells (washed and dried)
- Boiling water
- Clear jar or glass container
- Spoon for stirring
- Optional: Food coloring
- Optional: String or pipe cleaners
Instructions
- Clean the eggshells thoroughly and preserve their shape.
- Boil enough water to fill your jar halfway.
- Stir in three tablespoons of borax per cup of boiling water until fully dissolved. Add food coloring if desired.
- Pour the borax solution into your container, leaving space at the top.
- Suspend the eggshells in the solution using string or pipe cleaners to keep them from touching the bottom.
- Set the jar in a stable location and let the mixture cool overnight to allow crystal formation.
- Check periodically to observe the growth of the crystals.
Notes
Experiment with different egg shapes and colors for unique crystal formations. Try using various surfaces for crystal growth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 project
- 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