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poke a hole in the eggshell to drain out the contents

poke a hole in the eggshell to drain out the contents

once empty, carefully cut the eggshell in half

once empty, carefully cut the eggshell in half

wash and dry, then cover the inside with glue. make sure to cover the entire surface.

wash and dry, then cover the inside with glue. make sure to cover the entire surface.

sprinkle alum powder on the inside. make sure all the glue is covered with alum powder then shake off excess.

sprinkle alum powder on the inside. make sure all the glue is covered with alum powder then shake off excess.

let the glue dry completely. preferably overnight.

let the glue dry completely. preferably overnight.

add 3/4 cup alum powder to 2 cups of very hot water in a jar.

add 3/4 cup alum powder to 2 cups of very hot water in a jar.

stir to dissolve evenly then add 1/2 to 1 tablespoon of your choice of food coloring.

stir to dissolve evenly then add 1/2 to 1 tablespoon of your choice of food coloring.

mix well then slowly submerge egg into the liquid. leave overnight. the longer you leave it, the more crystals will form.

mix well then slowly submerge egg into the liquid. leave overnight. the longer you leave it, the more crystals will form.

carefully lift the egg from the mixture and prepare to be amazed!

carefully lift the egg from the mixture and prepare to be amazed!

you can make them in any color that you like!

  • egg
  • water
  • alum powder
  • food coloring
  • glue
  • jar
  • scissors
  • pin
  • brush