Introduction: Golden (inside Out) Geodes
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Make beautiful (inside out) Geodes with a few simple supplies and some rocks from your back yard!
Step 1: Watch the Short Video Tutorial Here!
Step 2: You'll Need
Borax
Food Coloring
Rocks
Americana Multi-Surface Satin in Gold
Pipe cleaners
Thread
Chopsticks
Large glass jars
Paintbrushes
Step 3: Paint and Prepare
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
Step 4: Submerge and Wait......
Add 3 tablespoons 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