My favourite homemade crystal tutorial from the borax, painting and jewellery making. TH-camrs should provide more information like this. Excellent work! - Gizella's Life
Loved this tutorial. You explained everything so well and very clearly. I made some of these crystals today. I left it in for 12 hours. However, one of my charms turned white while it was drying. The other charm still held its color. Don't know what I did wrong, but I'm making more crystals. Keep your videos coming!!!
I did find a less expensive silver or gold to paint around the edges. The one mentioned is 9.99 at Michaels. I happened to pick up some Testors brand of model paints, gold and silver for 1.79 each. Having used the one in the video, they are both the same type of paint. The Liquid Leaf is 22 ml, and the Testors is 7.4 ml. Much better way to test it out without spending much. Also you can clean your brush with Oderless Mineral Spirits, get it at a hardware store to save $$ and get more. Can't wait to make the crystals. Great video!
i am 63 and i didnt know you could do this,,the crystal growing kits dont work this well,,i wonder how sturdy these crystals really are,,this is stunning,,,wow thanks so much
I'm so glad I found your tutorial, I'm going to make some jewellery for a friend of mine. She loves homemade things rather than bought. Thank you so much!
These are pretty and fun to make. But they are made in an aqueous solution, meaning you will have to keep it protected from water, heat, cold and sunlight. borax is also toxic so you wouldn't want to make anything that could irritate your skin or be put in anyone's mouth (like if you have a small child who likes to grab your jewelry Borax jewelry would not be a good choice for you) If you want it to be sturdy, you will need to coat in resin or acrylic. Honestly this is basically mimicking druzy, which you can find very very cheap in a rainbow of colors. This idea would be really great for the home decor projects though.
This is such a wonderful tutorial! My home is about to be LIT with crystals LOL! I like the cylinder ones better because after watching how you made the large round ones, all I could see was the pipe cleaner shape behind the crystals 😂 I feel like the pipe cleaners are less apparent in the smaller ones. Then again before I watched you make them I didn't notice the pipe cleaners at all
Oh my God,the best video ever...I love love love this and I can get creative ty so much for explaining this so well...I love crystals and it's the more I use the bigger the crystal ty so much..I will start making these..
This is cool! I just bought a big box of Borax (for $4 you can't go wrong!) to use as solder flux because it's cheaper than flux you buy and is truly a versatile product. I figured if I failed at soldering jewelry, I could use it for cleaning but this looks like a more fun experiment AND you can make jewelry with it! Yay! 👍 Thanks! 😊
thank you for sharing this, im trying this, this week for a sale a friend is having & im taking a few of my crafts there to sale, so thanks for the creative ideas. Keep your creativity idea's flowing. God Bless
Jalyn kawakami I got it at Michael’s Craft Store in the jewelry making area. It was called the “Bead Landing™ Jump Ring Mix”. Thank you for watching :)
How do you know the end colour? I see your mixture looks orange but the final crystal is pink. Any colour guide? 😍 Also can you use acrylic paint or only food colouring?
Thank you for such a great detailed video. Wondered how to make then bigger!! Thank you. Also a tip for you..you can clean your brush that you use for the metallic leaf with alcohol and it will come clean! I do it all the time. (Still I use an old brush though)
Good tutorial! Thank you. Does anyone know if these need to be sealed before wearing? And if so, with what? I scrolled through the first couple hundred comments and didn’t see anything
Kris M Yes, I would pull it out after a couple hours and see how the crystals are forming. If you like it then pull it out, if not just pop it back in for an hour or two. Thank you for watching :)
Thank you so much for this!!!! This is the only video I found that gave GREAT details!!! You made everything so simple and now I have a better understanding on how to made them!!!You are awesome!!!!!😍🥰😍🥰 Tfs........
Approximately how many drops of food color do you apply to the small one and to the large one to get the colors shown? Thanks for the video, good project and explanations!
@@WildDivaNymph I think they are going to dissolve over time like that. And it will probably be dangerous for the fish so I don't suggest it. Although resin is stronger. Its up to u:)
Aria Fp What kind of coating would you suggest for outdoors in the rain and sun? Have you tried any of these... clear engine enamel, clear acrylic high gloss, clear laquer spray paint, mod podge resin..?
AWESOME!!! You just gave me the solution to a problem/ One question...do they dissolve if they get wet and, if so, would spraying with something to seal them keep them from dissolving?
When you're making the crystals can you put them outside will they deteriorate if they would stay outside I would love you too let me know if that would work and is it fragile to the skin
Very neat! I think I've just found a new science lab experiment for my students.
Tash131 My son had a blast making them with me... hopefully your students love it too :) Thank you for watching!
Beanana711 my students loved it!
Are these crystals brittle?
Can you use Pink Himalayan Salt instead of borax ? ✨ love this video, very encouraging and easy to follow!!
Classy Sugaa um I don’t think so, but Epsom salt works!
This was the best video yet on how to make your own crystals ! Thank you
You give detail very well, I'm impressed. You made an old lady happy.
Khi Yester are theses crystals brittle
My favourite homemade crystal tutorial from the borax, painting and jewellery making. TH-camrs should provide more information like this. Excellent work! - Gizella's Life
Thank you so much! :) TFW
Are these crystals brittle
Hello
Loved this tutorial. You explained everything so well and very clearly. I made some of these crystals today. I left it in for 12 hours. However, one of my charms turned white while it was drying. The other charm still held its color. Don't know what I did wrong, but I'm making more crystals. Keep your videos coming!!!
I did find a less expensive silver or gold to paint around the edges. The one mentioned is 9.99 at Michaels. I happened to pick up some Testors brand of model paints, gold and silver for 1.79 each. Having used the one in the video, they are both the same type of paint. The Liquid Leaf is 22 ml, and the Testors is 7.4 ml. Much better way to test it out without spending much. Also you can clean your brush with Oderless Mineral Spirits, get it at a hardware store to save $$ and get more. Can't wait to make the crystals. Great video!
I love the silver paint on the outside. That is such a good idea!
I made these and they turned out fine just don't put them in water. If you want them to last, cote them with clear nail polish.
Hey! Did the nail polish work ok? Did it ruin the shinyness?
I'd use resin so it won't get sticky and gross 😓👍
Are these crystals brittle
@@SkaterChick1972 nope it didnt
@@Dark_Lord-7392. for those of us who don't have resin clear nail polish comes easier. But if u have resin I do recommend using that:)
Just bought all the ingredients. Looking forward to making these tonight!
i am 63 and i didnt know you could do this,,the crystal growing kits dont work this well,,i wonder how sturdy these crystals really are,,this is stunning,,,wow thanks so much
Thank you so much for sharing your creativity
do you seal it?? I think this idea would be great for my mixed media group.
I'm so glad I found your tutorial, I'm going to make some jewellery for a friend of mine. She loves homemade things rather than bought. Thank you so much!
I loved the idea I made the crystals at home. I love the silver paint on the outside I love the idea!
@@jerrycstr thank you for watching!
These are pretty and fun to make.
But they are made in an aqueous solution, meaning you will have to keep it protected from water, heat, cold and sunlight.
borax is also toxic so you wouldn't want to make anything that could irritate your skin or be put in anyone's mouth (like if you have a small child who likes to grab your jewelry Borax jewelry would not be a good choice for you)
If you want it to be sturdy, you will need to coat in resin or acrylic.
Honestly this is basically mimicking druzy, which you can find very very cheap in a rainbow of colors.
This idea would be really great for the home decor projects though.
Will it resist if it falls on the floor. It looks lovely will try it
Such a great tutorial!👏👏👏
So precise,clear and honest..
Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for watching!
Do you seal it with acrylic to keep it from dissolving when worn with body heat or dampness?
This is such a wonderful tutorial! My home is about to be LIT with crystals LOL! I like the cylinder ones better because after watching how you made the large round ones, all I could see was the pipe cleaner shape behind the crystals 😂 I feel like the pipe cleaners are less apparent in the smaller ones. Then again before I watched you make them I didn't notice the pipe cleaners at all
Wonderful idea to make gifts for my friends. Thank you.
Awesome I'm going to have to try that too. I agree great Christmas gifts. Thank you for sharing Beanana 711 . You always have great ideas. 💜
Tina Marie Howe did you try this?
Oh my God,the best video ever...I love love love this and I can get creative ty so much for explaining this so well...I love crystals and it's the more I use the bigger the crystal ty so much..I will start making these..
You are a fantastic presenter!!
Very clearly n patiently showed n explained. Thanks.
Thank you for watching!
Thank you! You would make an excellent teacher!
Hi. Loved ur video...can you plz make a list of the items used below the video??
Very cool thanks for your videos
Best video of these I've seen yet!!! Thanks
Glad you liked it!
This is cool! I just bought a big box of Borax (for $4 you can't go wrong!) to use as solder flux because it's cheaper than flux you buy and is truly a versatile product. I figured if I failed at soldering jewelry, I could use it for cleaning but this looks like a more fun experiment AND you can make jewelry with it! Yay! 👍 Thanks! 😊
Love your nail polish design
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Since Borax dissolves in water, shouldn't you seal it with something to keep it from getting wet? If so, what kind of sealer do I need? Thanks? 🙂
I guess u can use nail polish
Awesome! I love how quick yet informative you are... Some DIY videos just drag on and on for no reason, so this was refreshing.
Thank you so much! :) TFW
Thanks for providing measurements...borax to water ratio!!😊
beautiful job very detail I also like your new polish pretty
Great tutorial and beautiful results ❤❤❤
Thank you for watching!
can you reuse the borax solution or do you have to make new solution every time?
You can depending on hard water but the crystals tend to be smaller. Eventually you would need to mix more. Hope that helps :) TFW
Beautiful. Pour silicone over to make a beautiful resin mold
Great for Mother’s Day
thank you for sharing this, im trying this, this week for a sale a friend is having & im taking a few of my crafts there to sale, so thanks for the creative ideas. Keep your creativity idea's flowing. God Bless
I love it! Now will the crystals rub off on your clothing? Do I have to put a seal on it? *In other words, how do I preserve them?*
You can paint them with a layer of clear nail polish
Pantaloon Will clear nail polish protect them from the rain if I want them outside?
You are awesome me and the girls are going to have a blast making these , your an angle !
😮💖 this is such a great idea, I make beautiful trees of life suncathers and would love to make a stand up tree on one of these. Subscribed 😊
Nice, thanks for sharing 😊 can we use other things besides pipe cleaners?
Nice job on the video 👍🏼 Thank you for great lesson!
Brilliant!!!
Is this brittle?
And how about exposing it to water, would be dissolved?
Can you please reply to this,
Were did you get the end pieces to the necklaces and stuff? And what is the box called?
Jalyn kawakami I got it at Michael’s Craft Store in the jewelry making area. It was called the “Bead Landing™ Jump Ring Mix”. Thank you for watching :)
@@Beanana711 thank you so much!!! ❤️
They are beautiful love the colours very neat, great idea will have to try it, thank you for sharing!!
Thank you for sharing with awesome details. I can’t wait to do this 😇😇
@@janmontgomery8883 thank you for watching!
These are cool. How big can they be made ?
How do you know the end colour? I see your mixture looks orange but the final crystal is pink. Any colour guide? 😍 Also can you use acrylic paint or only food colouring?
I think food coloring will work better
only food coulouring she had one that was already dry
Thank you dear for this beautiful video. I just want to know the temp of water during mixing Borax,
Thank you for such a great detailed video. Wondered how to make then bigger!! Thank you. Also a tip for you..you can clean your brush that you use for the metallic leaf with alcohol and it will come clean! I do it all the time. (Still I use an old brush though)
Excellent job making this video!
I love it.I made one for my granddaughter in a dark red.God Bless You.Thanks for sharing.MeMe
Ooooo I would love to see pictures if you have any!!
Make sure to coat it with nail polish at least, because it may dissolve on your skin due to the moisture
Great tutorial I am going to have to try this. Thank you so much for sharing.
Amazing. Thanks. Borax has so many uses.
Do we have to use borax, can i use Ariel too, Borax isn’t available in my country
thanx alot...the Jewellery is beautiful
Those crystals beautiful
Good tutorial! Thank you.
Does anyone know if these need to be sealed before wearing? And if so, with what? I scrolled through the first couple hundred comments and didn’t see anything
Awesome idea! How would you control the size, if your were to make a ring and you don't want a huge one? Leave it in the liquid for a shorter time?
Kris M Yes, I would pull it out after a couple hours and see how the crystals are forming. If you like it then pull it out, if not just pop it back in for an hour or two. Thank you for watching :)
Kris M Also, starting with a smaller pipe cleaner shape. Maybe 1/2 instead of the full one I used.
Can you use varnish to protect from water damage, love these am going to try them thank you so much
Cathy Gilbert that sounds like a wise idea
Maybe resin?
Are these crystals brittle
I will have so much fun with this & my granddaughters too.
Amazing simple way of explaining ♥️😍
Thank you for watching!
Hi I want to ask you how long this crstal it will last thank you
very clear video on your project... keep going...keep rocking...
How hard and brittle is the borax crystal? Will it with stand a drop test?
those crystals are really pretty. and u have a pretty voice.
Thank you :)
Love this video! I can’t find eye pins, roll of chain, or the rings? Where do I find them and what’s their correct names.
Great tutorial, and I love your nails. Thank you!
Can we use paint intead of food colour !!!!
Thanks for sharing. It is a really good science experimento to try with my students!
hi how could you store the borax crystal? do you use varnish? what type of? Thanks
aww they look so good
Very beautiful and neat
Can you make them smaller let’s say for earrings or for a dainty pendant?
Thank you so much for this!!!! This is the only video I found that gave GREAT details!!! You made everything so simple and now I have a better understanding on how to made them!!!You are awesome!!!!!😍🥰😍🥰
Tfs........
Thank you so much! Glad you found the video helpful! Thank you for watching! :)
Approximately how many drops of food color do you apply to the small one and to the large one to get the colors shown? Thanks for the video, good project and explanations!
I applied about 20 drops to make mine look nice and beautiful
I like your crystals you made
Should the pipe cleaner be a lose the or tight which turns out nicer
Hi how long do they last the jewelry if it got wet in the rain do they melt or stain clothing they are beautiful but do you know the answers please
Can we do these crystals if we put that water thing in a silicone shape? So to create crystals in any form shape?
Do these dissolve with regular moisture? Do they dissolve like salt? I’m curious how durable they actually are for jewelry. Thank you! 🤠👍🏻
They do dissolve if u put them in water or any liquid. I would suggest coating and sealing them with resin or clear nail polish.
Aria Fp If I paint them with clear nail polish can they go underwater in a fish tank?
@@WildDivaNymph I think they are going to dissolve over time like that. And it will probably be dangerous for the fish so I don't suggest it. Although resin is stronger. Its up to u:)
Aria Fp What kind of coating would you suggest for outdoors in the rain and sun? Have you tried any of these... clear engine enamel, clear acrylic high gloss, clear laquer spray paint, mod podge resin..?
@@WildDivaNymph I'm no expert actually😅 so I don't know which one is the best for outdoors but resin is pretty strong and lasts from what I know.
This video is amazing... I think I am going to try this. Super informative
AWESOME!!! You just gave me the solution to a problem/ One question...do they dissolve if they get wet and, if so, would spraying with something to seal them keep them from dissolving?
I love the necklace you made! 💜
Thank you 😊 for sharing... have you twisted you pipe cleaner into shapes like teddy bears or mane of a lion 🦁
Very nice. I love your creations
Awesome! So what happens if they get wet, say someone is wearing rhe pendant and gets caught in the rain??? Any way to seal these?
so a mason jar or a jar with a tight lid would be good you can put the lid on and shake the solution to help with incorpution into the solution
NATHAN NEVILLE Yup, that would work great :) TFW
What kind of silver paint is being used ??
Apart from pipe cleaner, any other material I could use?
What happens if the finished crystals get wet?
They can dissolve. Thank you for watching :)
Toni Under Twenty someone said to seal it with clear nail polish
Before cutting the string use resin to coat. Haven't tried it myself but thought of it after watching some resin videos.
Try using mod podge
When you're making the crystals can you put them outside will they deteriorate if they would stay outside I would love you too let me know if that would work and is it fragile to the skin
I don't have pipe cleaners. What can I use instead of it?
Very nice,i want to try it out too,but does it work with boraxed glicerine,and if yes,how much do i need to add?
Wow, really cool. Great Christmas gift ideas😊 tfs
Debra Grimm Thanks! :) TFW
Debra Grglitter\
no primer before you paint?
Can you clear those afterwards and would you want to as a way of giving the crystal more strength?
So incredibly Beautiful.
Thank you for watching :)
@@Beanana711 Loved It here in Oklahoma.
@@releasingendorphins232 Thank you! 😊