Remember doing crystal-growing science projects as a kid?  Well, this DIY uses the same technique but is better!  For Christmas this year, I took my handmade gifting serious and grew crystals using Borax.  The results are these darling faux-geode jewelry boxes that I gave away as gifts along with one of my jewelry pieces.  Everyone who received one loved it, and I am eager to make more!

This crafting project is really easy, but it did take me about 2 days to grow the crystals so it does take some time.  You could probably get away with 24 hours if you want the crystals to be a little smaller.  The crystals are sturdy, and I glued them on with my E6000 glue and they are solid.

 

For a complete tutorial on this project, head over and check out Amanda Kingloff’s step-by-step tutorial and supply list.

 

 

Don’t Want to Make Crystals?  Here are some options