Description
Create vibrant red crystal geodes inside delicate eggshells with this fun and educational DIY project.
Ingredients
- Empty eggshells (cleaned and dried)
- Red food coloring
- 1 cup of water
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1 tablespoon of corn syrup
- Small pot
- Spoon for stirring
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Optional: glitter for extra sparkle
Instructions
- Clean the eggshells: Carefully rinse the eggshells and allow them to dry completely.
- Place on a baking sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and carefully set the eggshell halves upright.
- Heat the water: In a small pot, bring 1 cup of water to a boil.
- Dissolve the sugar: Add 1 cup of sugar gradually while stirring until completely dissolved.
- Add corn syrup and color: Stir in 1 tablespoon of corn syrup and a few drops of red food coloring. Mix until the desired color is achieved.
- Pour the solution: Carefully pour the hot solution into each eggshell, filling them about 3/4 full.
- Let it cool: Allow the eggshells to sit undisturbed at room temperature for several hours or overnight.
- Crystallization: As the solution cools, crystals will begin to form inside the eggshells. Check periodically to see the growth.
Notes
Customize your crystals by using different food coloring or adding glitter for sparkle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Crafts
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A