Faux-Glass ‘Epsom Salt’ Window Crystals
Create beautiful faux-glass crystals using Epsom salt and food coloring for a calming DIY experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1440 minutes
- Total Time: 1450 minutes
- Yield: Varies by mold size
- Category: Crafts
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
- Diet: N/A
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm water
- 3 cups Epsom salt
- Food coloring
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk or spoon
- Silicone molds or shallow trays
- String or fishing line (optional, for hanging)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace. Clear a flat surface where you can work comfortably and set out all materials.
- Mix warm water and Epsom salt. In a bowl, combine one cup of warm water with three cups of Epsom salt. Stir until fully dissolved.
- Add food coloring to your mixture. Adjust color intensity based on preference.
- Pour the mixture into molds or trays, creating varied shapes and thicknesses.
- Let it set for at least 24 hours to allow crystallization.
- Remove the crystals from molds. Use string or fishing line to hang them if desired.
Notes
Store crystals in a cool, dry place and consider reusing them for new projects.