Description
Create stunning rainbow crystals using recycled eggshells in this fun and educational craft project.
Ingredients
Scale
- Clean eggshells (about 5-6)
- 1 cup of water
- 1–3 tablespoons of salt (Epsom or table salt)
- Food coloring (various colors for a rainbow effect)
- Small pot
- Stirring spoon
- Baking sheet or plate
- Optional: craft glue and glitter for extra sparkle
Instructions
- Rinse the eggshells thoroughly to remove any residue and let them dry completely, then crush them into small pieces.
- In a small pot, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Add salt gradually while stirring until saturated.
- Add several drops of food coloring to the solution to enhance vibrancy.
- Pour the colored salt solution into a baking sheet or plate and evenly distribute the crushed eggshells on top.
- Allow the mixture to cool and sit undisturbed for 24-48 hours for crystal formation.
- Once the crystals have formed, gently remove them from the eggshells and display them or glue them to a craft project.
Notes
Experiment with different colors and salts for unique effects. Keep crystals in a dry location to prolong their lifespan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 project
- 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