Crystal Eggs
Materials
- Plastic eggs
- Epsom Salt
- Glue
Instructions
- I started by filling a small bowl full of Epsom Salts. Make sure you use the finer grained salts rather than the coarse.
- Also, grab a paper plate and squeeze some glue onto it. I like the clear glue because it goes on clear and dries clear as well.
- I actually dipped the egg in the glue, smeared it all over with my fingers and plopped it into the bowl with the Epsom Salt.
- For the next step, grab a spoon and start spooning the salts over the egg while using your other hand to rotate it. I used the back side of the spoon to pack the salts onto the egg also to make sure they stuck.
- Allow the egg 30-45 minutes to dry. There you have it. A beautiful "crystallized" egg!
Notes
- Choose the Right Salt: Opt for fine-grained Epsom salts rather than coarse ones for better adherence to the egg surface and a smoother crystallization effect.
- Use Clear Glue for Transparency: Clear glue works best for this project as it goes on clear and dries clear, allowing the crystallized effect to shine through without any cloudy residue.
- Pack Salts Carefully: When spooning Epsom salts onto the egg, use the back side of the spoon to gently pack the salts onto the glue-covered surface. This helps ensure the salts adhere well and create a more uniform crystallized appearance.