Description
Create vibrant ocean-themed suncatchers that brighten your space while engaging your creativity. Perfect for all ages!
Ingredients
- Clear gelatin (enough to fill your chosen molds)
- Food coloring in blues, greens, and aqua
- Optional glitter for added sparkle
- Clear plastic sheet or transparent baking parchment
- Shells, sand, or small ocean-themed decorations
Instructions
- Prepare your workstation by gathering all materials.
- Gently heat water in a pot and dissolve clear gelatin according to package instructions. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Divide the gelatin mixture into separate bowls and add food coloring, mixing until desired ocean hues are achieved.
- Pour a thin layer of colored gelatin into the molds and carefully place shells, sand, or decorations into the gelatin before pouring another layer to secure them. Fill molds to the top.
- Place molds in the refrigerator for at least 4-6 hours or until solid.
- Once set, gently remove suncatchers from the molds and hang them in a sunny spot to admire.
Notes
Experiment with different shell shapes, use vegan alternatives like agar-agar, and add essential oils for a gentle ocean scent.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 360
- Category: Arts & Crafts
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 suncatcher
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg