Description
A fun and visually stunning craft project to create rainbow crystal hearts using simple materials.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of water
- 3 tablespoons of borax powder
- Food coloring (multiple colors)
- A heart-shaped mold (silicone or plastic)
- A stirring stick or spoon
- Wire or string (for hanging, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Solution: Boil the water until it’s steaming. Carefully add the borax powder, stirring gently until fully dissolved.
- Add Color: Divide the solution into separate bowls, adding drops of food coloring to each bowl and mix until the colors blend.
- Pour Into the Mold: Pour the colored solutions into the heart-shaped mold and use the stirring stick to create patterns.
- Wait for Crystals to Form: Allow the molds to sit undisturbed at room temperature for 6-12 hours.
- Remove Your Crystals: Once fully set, carefully remove the crystal hearts from the mold and attach wire or string if desired.
Notes
Experiment with different color combinations and other crystal-forming substances like sugar or salt for varied results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 720 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 heart
- 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