Description
Transform ordinary materials into stunning, color-changing treasure stones through a fun and educational DIY project.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup baking soda
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- Food coloring (multiple colors)
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon or whisk
- Silicone molds (for shaping the crystals)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of baking soda and 1/2 cup of water. Stir well until the baking soda is completely dissolved.
- Add 1 tablespoon of white vinegar to the baking soda mixture. Watch it fizz and bubble! Once the fizzing settles, add your food coloring to your preferred intensity.
- Pour in 1/4 cup of corn syrup, mixing thoroughly to add shine to your crystals.
- Pour the mixture into silicone molds, shaping each stone as desired. Allow your stones to set in a cool, dry place for at least 24 hours.
- Once the stones have hardened, gently remove them from the molds and observe how the light interacts with your stones, revealing shifting colors!
Notes
For variations, experiment with different food coloring for unique shades or add glitter for extra sparkle. Ensure adult supervision for children.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1440 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: DIY Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stone
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A