DIY Crystal Seashells
A calming craft project where you create beautiful crystal-coated seashells using simple materials and patience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 6-10 seashells
- Category: Craft
- Method: DIY Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
- Diet: N/A
Ingredients
- Clean seashells, small to medium size
- Borax powder or alum
- Hot water
- Clear glass jars or heat-safe containers
- String or thin twine
- Pipe cleaners or small wire hooks (optional)
- Food coloring or fabric dye (optional)
- Measuring cup and spoon
- Wooden stirring stick or spoon
- Protective gloves and an old towel
- Small tray or plate
- Fine mesh strainer or coffee filter (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace on a towel or tray.
- Clean the shells gently with soap and warm water.
- Heat water to near boiling and measure it.
- Stir in borax or alum slowly until dissolved.
- Add a drop of food coloring if desired.
- Shape pipe cleaners into nests or hooks.
- Suspend the shell in the solution and cover the jar.
- Let the jar sit undisturbed for several hours or overnight.
- Check the growth, remove shells, and let them dry.
- If needed, brush off loose granules and seal if desired.
Notes
Handle hot water with care and supervise children if doing this craft together.