Description
Craft stunning crystal-style rocks that can be used for decoration, gifts, or sensory play.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup baking soda
- ½ cup white vinegar
- Food coloring
- ½ cup corn syrup
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups
- Spoon
- Silicone molds or cookie sheets
- Parchment paper (if using cookie sheets)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workspace: Ensure a clean, flat surface and lay down parchment paper if using cookie sheets.
- Mix Baking Soda and Vinegar: Measure 1 cup of baking soda and slowly add ½ cup of white vinegar to see a fun fizzing reaction.
- Add Color: Once fizzing settles, add several drops of food coloring and stir well.
- Incorporate Corn Syrup: Mix in ½ cup of corn syrup until thick and syrupy.
- Mold Your Rocks: Spoon the mixture into molds or shape it on a cookie sheet, adding more baking soda for a textured effect.
- Let Dry: Allow to dry for at least 24 hours until hardened.
- Display or Gift: Once dry, remove from molds or break apart and arrange as desired.
Notes
Experiment with color combinations and add edible glitter for extra sparkle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1440 minutes
- Category: Crafts
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rock
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg