https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/golden-geodes • Posted by Mark Montano
It's easy to make beautiful crystals with simple supplies like borax and pipe cleaners!
It's easy to make beautiful crystals with simple supplies like borax and pipe cleaners!
Borax Food Coloring Rocks Americana Multi-Surface Satin in Gold Pipe cleaners Thread Chopsticks Large glass jars Paintbrushes
Wash and paint several stones in metallic gold *The bigger the stone, the larger the end result Wrap the stones in pipe cleaners and secure in place Tie a string to the stone and secure it to a pipe cleaner so that it hangs inside of the glass jar Fill the jar with boiling water and food coloring
Watch the short video tutorial here:
Add 1 tablespoon of borax per cup of boiling water *You can use more if you want to Submerge the stone into the water and let set for at least 6 hours The longer you leave it, the larger it will grow Remove and let dry