DIY Crystal Egg Geode

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Aluminum sulfate can cause irritation to the eyes, skin, and lungs; please use caution when handling it. Wear safety goggles and protective gloves. Adult supervision is advised.
This video is for entertainment purposes only. Please research and take proper steps before conducting any projects at your risk.
Alum Powder: amzn.to/1UlVzMr
Neon Food Color: amzn.to/2ku7nzH
Things you will need:
3/4 cup Alum Powder
1 egg
Scissors
Push pin or tac
School Glue
Paintbrush
Food Color
2 plastic or glass cups
2 cups very hot water
Bowl or a liquid measuring glass, as shown in the video
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@LearnToGrow1 3 жыл бұрын

Aluminum sulfate can cause irritation to the eyes, skin and lungs, please use caution when handling it. Wear safety goggles and protective gloves. Adult supervision is advised. Purchase Alum Powder here: amzn.to/1UlVzMr Neon Food Color: amzn.to/2ku7nzH

@arif49030 2 жыл бұрын

Correct

@janetmosesso7590 5 жыл бұрын

Great easy to follow, looks like fun!

@MIgardener 8 жыл бұрын

This was so cool! I totally loved this!

@LearnToGrow1 8 жыл бұрын

+MIgardener | Simple Organic Gardening & Sustainable Living Thank you Luke!

@catherinerouse1319 8 жыл бұрын

+Learn To Grow Awesome! Will try! Thankyou Cathy

@bellecrees-davis411 5 жыл бұрын

MIgardener | Simple Organic Gardening & Sustainable Living you are weird 😎😎😎😎😀😀🐺

@PetalsonthePavingSlabs 8 жыл бұрын

Thats fantastic, I soooo know what I will be doing with my daughters over the easter holidays!

@LearnToGrow1 8 жыл бұрын

+Petals on the Paving Slabs She will love it! Thanks for stopping by! :)

@arokids628 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this project

@LearnToGrow1 6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

@shirleyrejano191 7 жыл бұрын

thanks! this would really help with my son's project.. love this video!

@LearnToGrow1 7 жыл бұрын

Shirley Rejano You're welcome! Glad you go it helpful and good luck with the project ! 😊Misilla

@LearnToGrow1 7 жыл бұрын

Shirley Rejano Thanks for watching!

@user-cv2jb8lz8i 5 жыл бұрын

I once forget the egg white in fridge for long i guess Then when i remembered about it I took it out from fridge but i was surprised when i saw the egg crystalized Like when the rock salt it was perfect cube shape It was color yellow

@LearnToGrow1 5 жыл бұрын

That’s neat!

@chasman4359 8 жыл бұрын

awesome little project. thank you for sharing with us.

@MisillaDelallanaLearntogrow 8 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for stopping by my friend!

@aubenjames8428 5 жыл бұрын

ONLY I SAY THANK YOU

@vanessapatterson8024 3 жыл бұрын

Borax makes really great crystals too!

@LearnToGrow1 3 жыл бұрын

Cool! Thanks!

@adventureswamelieadriana5056 6 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed your videos

@LearnToGrow1 6 жыл бұрын

I'm glad to hear that ! Thank you so much!

@catalinoancea6601 8 жыл бұрын

Nice! Very interesting!

@LearnToGrow1 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@kevinpatty119 4 жыл бұрын

I love how you did this! I will be doing this for my next science project! I would like to do this but find out wat would make the crystals grow bigger things like salt, sugar Alum powder.

@LearnToGrow1 4 жыл бұрын

We’ve gotten big crystals from sugar before. Thanks for watching!

@emilieblack8166 4 жыл бұрын

it really takes max:8 days lowest:3 days ( Have done this many times ) :)

@emilieblack8166 4 жыл бұрын

We used boiling water.

@emilieblack8166 4 жыл бұрын

@Marely Rodriguez yes for me i did it hot and that works much better

@laceycapobianco4340 2 жыл бұрын

Mine always only ever take 24 hours

@lovely40052 Жыл бұрын

It took mine waaaaayyyyy longer

@anu-wk4cr 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video! I will totally be making your awesome egg geodes!!! :D

@anu-wk4cr 4 жыл бұрын

im the 200th comment!

@LearnToGrow1 4 жыл бұрын

You’re so welcome! Thank you for watching! 😊

@anu-wk4cr 4 жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️

@mayrakopjansen2814 2 жыл бұрын

They’re beautiful

@LearnToGrow1 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ☺️

@tarekzawahri8113 2 жыл бұрын

This is a help!

@christinak7345 4 жыл бұрын

i love them

@LearnToGrow1 4 жыл бұрын

Such a fun experiment. 😊

@jonathanjames7259 6 жыл бұрын

A REALLY GOOD PROJECT.......THANKS FOR UR HELP👍👍👍

@ILLROXY 6 жыл бұрын

This was great

@LearnToGrow1 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@malicstones2571 5 жыл бұрын

THIS WORKED FONAMALALY THANK YOU!

@elizabethfernandes6475 6 жыл бұрын

Ameiiii muiiitoo !!!

@SandraNascimento-nn5rb 5 жыл бұрын

Não falo inglês! Poderia resumir p mim em português por favor? 🌹🌹

@florramos6698 8 жыл бұрын

SO COOL

@LearnToGrow1 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@gears575 6 жыл бұрын

Who is using this as a science fair.....like If you are

@sosa7701 6 жыл бұрын

gamingislife I am

@jacobgundyplayz6048 6 жыл бұрын

I am

@ram9121 5 жыл бұрын

I am

@nasreensattar1975 5 жыл бұрын

Project

@megacat6686 5 жыл бұрын

gamingislife like begger

@joncampos5551 4 жыл бұрын

Cute helpers.

@LearnToGrow1 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@josephstorrud8050 4 жыл бұрын

@@LearnToGrow1 Cute mom!

@chrisangelymecinas7838 5 жыл бұрын

oh cool

@vibrantcolors255 5 жыл бұрын

WOWWWW This is soo cool!!! Btw, you're voice is soothing!!!

@bernarddemonceaux9000 3 жыл бұрын

Nice

@LearnToGrow1 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@staceyrangel3051 6 жыл бұрын

Dats cool 😎

@julianechua3856 6 жыл бұрын

Hi, does the egg really need to dry overnight before putting it in the alum water?

@michaelatrixieramos9192 6 жыл бұрын

Can i use tawas instead of alum powder?

@alexisbradley42 2 жыл бұрын

Got a project on this tomorrow and just started😩✌

@LearnToGrow1 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@exdee6199 5 жыл бұрын

Is it fine if its normal salt?

@notkevinvo9048 6 жыл бұрын

the more alum you put there more crystals there are right?

@trilochansahoo-042 Жыл бұрын

Can i use fabric whitener instead of food colour?

@PlantzNThings 8 жыл бұрын

that's very Cool. .. so the Alum is aluminum sulphate?

@LearnToGrow1 8 жыл бұрын

Hi! Yes, Alum is short for aluminum sulfate. Thanks for stopping by Billy!

@LearnToGrow1 8 жыл бұрын

+Learn To Grow I meant Bill :)

@joycetheobald1717 6 жыл бұрын

You look like a fun mom! Thanks for the video.😊

@LearnToGrow1 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@moriciasylvester7637 8 жыл бұрын

this is so cool I used it as my science project thanks so much

@LearnToGrow1 8 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and good luck! Thanks for watching!😊

@ram9121 5 жыл бұрын

Using this as a science project with my 3 BFF's

@LearnToGrow1 5 жыл бұрын

Nice! Thanks for watching!

@dominiqueborabo3012 5 жыл бұрын

Does it need direct sunlight?

@Xerock Жыл бұрын

I wonder if those would work with silicon molds

@lovely40052 Жыл бұрын

Can I use non ferric allum for this?

@yaeleran 2 жыл бұрын

This is great! can we wait more than 15 hours?

@LearnToGrow1 2 жыл бұрын

Sure, may be they'll grow bigger?

@adelaide7478 2 жыл бұрын

Thsi is what I’m doing for science fair this year :))

@LearnToGrow1 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

@LearnToGrow1 2 жыл бұрын

Make sure to wear gloves and mask just to be safe and have an adult help you. ☺️

@adelaide7478 2 жыл бұрын

@@LearnToGrow1 ok :))

@salettedepintosouza5455 3 жыл бұрын

Is it compulsory that alum powder should dissolve completely?????

@gamespsych1177 7 жыл бұрын

the picture of the blue shell geode u showed Is a lot more colorful than the result you got. How do I get a more colorful result or was that just the lighting of the room ?

@LearnToGrow1 7 жыл бұрын

Hi I it was still wet so the color appeared darker. They lightened up once they dried. Thanks for watching!

@nataliyatorres7776 7 жыл бұрын

that is cool😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃

@LearnToGrow1 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@dayshaesau3556 7 жыл бұрын

Where to buy alum from ? Also thanks for sharing!!!!!!!!!!

@LearnToGrow1 7 жыл бұрын

Daysha Ysrael Hi Daysha, I provided the link in the description box below the video where you can purchase Alum powder . Thank you for stopping by! 😊

@xrayyrayyx6826 3 жыл бұрын

Learn To Grow hey thanks for the link, unfortunately it’s not available outside the uk 😭 Is there anywhere else I can buy from instead please?

@londyn2045 3 жыл бұрын

I’m doing this for a science fair:D

@LearnToGrow1 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Good luck and keep me posted! Thanks for watching!

@jasleensingh6833 3 жыл бұрын

Me too!! I am watching it and I’m doing it for science fair!!!!!

@jge8144 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, great vid! I was wondering two things: 1) can I use those white pipecleaners to shape my geodes instead of the egg shells? And: 2) if I use my measuring cup for the Alum soloution, if I wash it out thoroughly, can I reuse the cup again for cooking? I'd to have to throw it out.

@LearnToGrow1 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Sorry I haven't been able to reply sooner. did you try it with pipe cleaners? I would make sure to wash the container thoroughly in soap and hot water. I try to use separate containers for science experiments though so I don't cross contaminate foods, just to be safe and please make sure to do your own research and be safe. Thanks for waching!

@jge8144 3 жыл бұрын

@@LearnToGrow1 thank you!

@LearnToGrow1 3 жыл бұрын

'@@jge8144 You're welcome! How did it go?

@jge8144 3 жыл бұрын

@@LearnToGrow1 I used borax instead, as well as the pipe cleaners aforementioned, and from other vids, reheated the mixture to get better results. And they turned out great!

@LearnToGrow1 3 жыл бұрын

@@jge8144 Great to hear that! It's always fun to experiment! :)

@tiffanieterrell5669 5 жыл бұрын

Hello! I am doing his project w my daughter right now for her science project at school. We followed your instructions exactly & our eggs didn’t come out crystallized.. we barely got any Crystal. Can you tell me what we could’ve done wrong?

@LearnToGrow1 5 жыл бұрын

Did you use alum? Make sure the alum is completely dissolved in the water or they just sink in the bottom before the eggshells are placed. Hope you try it again. Thanks for watching.

@oliviajacklin2476 7 жыл бұрын

can we use baking soda or sugar instead of alum

@LearnToGrow1 7 жыл бұрын

You can use sugar, but it won't have the same affects and will take longer to form sugar crystals. Thanks for watching! :)

@patriciapino4546 3 жыл бұрын

i am using this at science fair

@LearnToGrow1 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Keep me posted and thanks for watching! By the way the link to the alum I bought is in the description box of this video. I had good results with it. 😊

@aliyameen3931 3 жыл бұрын

@@LearnToGrow1 which grades is this suitable for , I’m in 9th grade

@zachsigler6196 3 жыл бұрын

@@aliyameen3931 probably any

@shelemvlog 7 жыл бұрын

the alum powder you used was the one we are using for underarm?

@LearnToGrow1 7 жыл бұрын

No the deodorant is Potassium Alum. This one is Aluminum Sulfate. I use the crystal deodorant too, works well! Thanks for watching!

@mariamagpantay7477 5 жыл бұрын

at what hour does it start forming? Edit: its been 5 hours and it looks like its not forming

@elenaz4203 5 жыл бұрын

In the video it says 15 hours so overnight.

@sabahnargis9767 8 жыл бұрын

can we use borax powder instead of alum to coat the eggs..? nd borax solution intead of the solution u used?

@LearnToGrow1 8 жыл бұрын

Sure! You can definitely make Borax crystals! Thanks for stopping by!

@sabahnargis9767 8 жыл бұрын

+Learn To Grow thnku😍

@AlexPerez-zx8dm 7 жыл бұрын

+Learn To Grow hi is it fine when you have the crystals in the water the alumni powder will come to the bottom.

@LearnToGrow1 7 жыл бұрын

Yes I believe Borax can be used to make crystals. I've never tried it, but seen good results. Make sure to add enough Borax to saturate the water. Thanks for watching!

@LearnToGrow1 7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! :)

@emily3924 7 жыл бұрын

project

@aubenjames8428 5 жыл бұрын

STOOP

@imanirivera9226 6 жыл бұрын

My classmate did that for her school science fair experiment😍❤️

@chromatose8924 6 жыл бұрын

If I want to make bigger bowls, what else can I used in place of egg shells. Like can I make it on a aluminium foil shaped mold in the shape of a bigger bowl

@LearnToGrow1 6 жыл бұрын

That's a good idea . Did you try it? Thank you for watching.

@gauribansal7922 3 жыл бұрын

Can I use Fitkari instead of Potash Alum??? From India ❤

@LearnToGrow1 3 жыл бұрын

I didn't use Fitkari, so I don't know, but were you able to get more information on it? I used the one listed in the description of this video. Thanks for watching!

@ninarogers9123 6 жыл бұрын

What you can to do whis it crystal? This is strong?

@LearnToGrow1 6 жыл бұрын

Just for decoration, a conversation piece as it is fragile . Thank you for watching!

@shawty.1019 4 жыл бұрын

Can you use borax instead of alum??and where do you get alum in San Antonio??

@LearnToGrow1 4 жыл бұрын

Hi I got the Alum from Amazon it works better than Borax. The link to the Alum is in the description box of the video. Thank you.

@melds1790 6 жыл бұрын

I want to try making this but without the eggshells. Does it need a base of eggshells to form?? Can I use other different things as the base?

@sinamoneluv 5 жыл бұрын

Iv used other things other than egg shells

@ummkadin356 Жыл бұрын

Hı can this be done with borax instead. İ dont think l will find alum... Where can l get that?

@jelenadavidov3180 7 жыл бұрын

Can I use some other material instead of eggshell? I need bigger "cups" of this. Can I use plastic or wood?

@LearnToGrow1 7 жыл бұрын

Yes you can use plastic, but if you wanted to take off the crystals, they will more likely to get stuck on the plastic. Thanks for watching!

@jelenadavidov3180 7 жыл бұрын

Learn To Grow Thank you for the information! Altho I don't wanna take them off, I like this decoration as it is. :)))

@LearnToGrow1 7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Jelena!

@safiyamugale07 Жыл бұрын

It is real?

@desiree2180 4 жыл бұрын

i'm using this for a since fair

@LearnToGrow1 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Do a trial first as results vary, thanks for watching!

@leticiacarbajal379 7 жыл бұрын

en español xfabor

@genli7828 Жыл бұрын

Can you use crystal growing powder?

@LearnToGrow1 Жыл бұрын

Hi what is it made from? You can also use sugar, but may not grow as big.

@steveoffenbacher5963 7 жыл бұрын

I have tried this twice now, both times a bomb... I followed step by step... I purchased alum granulated power from medley hill farm sold on amazon... Help please

@LearnToGrow1 7 жыл бұрын

Steve Offenbacher Hi I placed a link on the description box below the video of the exact Alum powder I used . Hope it works next time. Thank you for stopping by!

@zachariyahawasli6454 3 жыл бұрын

This video was really good but 1 thing. I did 2 cups of water and 3/4 cup of salt but it didnt saturate... was it supposed to disolve completely or not?

@LearnToGrow1 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it needs to dissolve. Sorry for my late response! Thank you!

@zachariyahawasli6454 3 жыл бұрын

@@LearnToGrow1 thank you! And its fine

@Chris-ol5jh 4 жыл бұрын

How long do they take in total? Please tell me asap because im doing this for a science fair project and I really want to be first place. I need to know so ill be prepared. please and thank you.

@LearnToGrow1 4 жыл бұрын

WageFap ! Hi! The crystals formed after 15 hours, results may vary , just give yourself extra time in case it may take longer. Thanks for watching!

@user-sd5ti4eo1b 7 ай бұрын

Is there anything else to use other than alum powder??

@LearnToGrow1 3 ай бұрын

Hi you can try epsom salt.

@Gerardwaylover69 6 жыл бұрын

Hey can you use alum powder from Walmart

@LearnToGrow1 6 жыл бұрын

Yes, but I think it's cheaper to buy the bigger bag from Amazon. Here's a link: amzn.to/2BMT8Nr Thanks for watching!

@lunaviper5244 5 жыл бұрын

What if I leave it for more than 15 hours?

@markcalaquian_9921 3 жыл бұрын

Can salt work?

@LearnToGrow1 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Epsom salt can be substituted. Thanks for watching!

@andreealazar2197 6 жыл бұрын

Would epsom salt work?

@LearnToGrow1 6 жыл бұрын

I believe so, results vary with different ingredients. It does crystalize so it's worth a try. Thanks for watching!

@MrMoosefire 8 жыл бұрын

are they edible or just for decoration?

@LearnToGrow1 8 жыл бұрын

Hi , no they're just for decoration. Thanks for stopping by!

@simoncowell3171 4 жыл бұрын

Alum is highly dangerous to consume, plus I don't think you'd want to eat eggshells.

@khanttiks1420 6 жыл бұрын

Any substitute for alum powder??? What is alum powder?? Where can u get it??

@LearnToGrow1 6 жыл бұрын

Hi I got Alum powder from Amazon, direct link on the description box of the video. I've had best results with Alum powder, we've tried sugar, salt and baking soda. Thanks for watching!

@kanushya3197 5 жыл бұрын

U can use borax

@marialiakou2097 8 жыл бұрын

can i use atlacoll or some other glue??

@LearnToGrow1 8 жыл бұрын

Sure as long as the alum powder sticks to the shells. Thanks for watching!

@alicecao3525 3 жыл бұрын

Hello! I want to do this project with my students. Could I use your picture of the egg geodes on my website?

@LearnToGrow1 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Alice, What is your website? Thanks.

@raelynn3750 6 жыл бұрын

Can I use Cream of Tarter or Salt?

@cjpitch 6 жыл бұрын

Rae Lynn cream of tartar will work. Salt does too, but the crystals won't get that big

@jelenadavidov3180 7 жыл бұрын

is it ok if i don't have the powder,but like, bigger pieces of it?

@LearnToGrow1 7 жыл бұрын

It will take longer to dissolve its best to ground them up to powder. Thanks for watching!

@evaarora1706 2 жыл бұрын

I love all the great comments and made sure to look at them to see how others' were doing. Mainly because I'm doing this for my science fair project and nothing happened to my eggshells. I re-attempted it with more Alum, but still nothing has happened. I'm sorry, but it didn't quite work...

@LearnToGrow1 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that! Did you allow the Alum to dissolve completely? I put the link of the one I used in the description. Did you use that one?

@LearnToGrow1 2 жыл бұрын

Don’t give up, I hope your science fair project goes well! Make sure to wear gloves and safety goggles.

@evaarora1706 2 жыл бұрын

@@LearnToGrow1 Yes, I followed all your steps. I haven't tried the link yet, but thank you!

@itsfizzycola 4 жыл бұрын

Is it okay to use baking powder or baking soda if I don't have alum powder?

@LearnToGrow1 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, but the crystals won’t turn out the same or the same size. Thanks for watching!

@ameavo 2 жыл бұрын

Can I use sugar instead of alum powder? Thank you!

@LearnToGrow1 2 жыл бұрын

Yes you can, it forms crystals too.

@ameavo 2 жыл бұрын

@@LearnToGrow1 thanks 4 the in4, i gonna try it soon!

@SER475 Жыл бұрын

Do I still use 3/4 cup of sugar? Or another measurement of sugar for this project instead of using alum?

@killermario420yt4 7 жыл бұрын

powder

@DanaONeillStuder 6 жыл бұрын

Where do I buy alum sulphate?

@LearnToGrow1 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Dana, Here's a link to alum powder that I used: amzn.to/2MMuZ0d Thanks for watching!

@farhananyc1963 5 жыл бұрын

what is alum powder???

@anu-wk4cr 4 жыл бұрын

It’s aluminum powder

@huashu421 6 жыл бұрын

美

@mckaylajaure40 7 жыл бұрын

Ok is this experiment a good example for a science fair idea

@LearnToGrow1 7 жыл бұрын

Sure, you can use salt, sugar, sea salt, borax or baking soda as the other variables. Thanks for watching!

@lavendxrdreams780 4 жыл бұрын

I'm doing this for a project, and when I glue the alum to the eggshell and add water, the alum keeps sliding down. The crystals only form at the bottom. How do I fix this?

@LearnToGrow1 4 жыл бұрын

Art Starlight Make sure to allow the glue and alum in the eggshells to dry overnight before submerging in water. Thanks for watching!

@salettedepintosouza5455 3 жыл бұрын

How long does it take to dissolve?

@LearnToGrow1 2 жыл бұрын

Hi if the water is warm it should dissolve in less than 10 minutes. Thanks for watching.

@aa.r2588 3 жыл бұрын

Wait, is it okay to hold alum without protection? Isnt it hazardous to health?

@LearnToGrow1 3 жыл бұрын

Hi yes it can irritate the skin, eyes and respiratory, so be very careful...especially if you have sensitive skin. Good reminder to wear gloves and goggles.