Description
Create stunning color-changing crystal treasure stones with this simple and fun DIY project. Perfect for home decor or as heartfelt gifts!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Sugar
- 2 cups Water
- Variety of Food coloring
- Small glass jars or containers
- Wooden skewers or toothpicks
- String or fishing line (optional)
- Saucepan
- Stove
- Heat-resistant mat
Instructions
- In a saucepan, mix the sugar and water. Heat on medium, stirring until the sugar fully dissolves to create a supersaturated solution.
- Divide the solution into smaller jars and add a few drops of food coloring to each jar, mixing thoroughly.
- Place a wooden skewer or toothpick in each jar, ensuring it doesn’t touch the bottom. Optionally, tie the skewer with string to create a hanging crystal ornament.
- Cover the jars with a cloth to prevent dust. Set aside in a cool, undisturbed area for several days (2-7 days).
- Once crystals have formed, carefully remove them from the jars and allow to dry on a heat-resistant mat.
Notes
Experiment with different colors and shapes by swapping materials and adjusting jar sizes. For best results, keep in a dry and cool place after creation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crystal
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg