I have seen this basic idea a couple of places, but I have not seen it done with Shamrock's yet! So here it is! A tutorial on how to make Crystal Shamrock decorations! (Aren't they so cute!)
You will need:
- Borax
- Boiling water
- Nylon thread or clear fishing wire
- Pipe Cleaners
- Pot
- Large spoon / pencil / etc.
- Using pipe cleaners, shape (green) pipe cleaners into the shape of your choice (shamrocks). (To make shamrock shapes, I made 3 heart shapes and then the stem and twisted them all together)
- Tie clear nylon thread or clear fishing wire to the top of your pipe cleaner shape and tie the other end of the thread onto large spoons or pencils etc. (something long enough to sit on top of the container or pot)
- Boil water in a large pot and then add borax until it will no longer dissolve (about 3 tablespoons per cup of water or more)
- Either pour water / borax mixture into smaller containers or keep it in the pot
- Hang pipe cleaners in water / borax mixture so that it doesn't touch the sides or bottom of the container
- Let them sit at least over night (mine took several days) until crystals are sufficiantly formed on pipe cleaners
- Hang and enjoy!
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
This idea was also published in The Current
Kaysi
So fun!!! I've been wanting to do this for awhile, but haven't. I need to do though!
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I LOVE this idea! HOw fun for a garland, napkin holder or some other decor. I featured this at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com
Amanda
I've done this with snowflakes, but never with shamrocks, how smart!
jenjen
What a cute idea. I love it!<br /><br />XOXO<br />Jen
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Those are fun! I think I might try some bunny shaped ones for Easter--thanks for linking up!
Kimba
How fun! I remember doing something like this as a kid. My boys would love it! Thanks for linking up.
Sandi @the WhistleStop Cafe
How fun~ how do you come up with these things???<br />Now maybe some bunnies for Easter...
Jessica Hills
That is too cool. Come stop by my Favorite Things Friday Party if you would like to join in!
fawnda
Very cool idea! : )
Lanie Ree
Whoa, I like it! Thanks for the tutorial!<br /><br />And thank you for linking this to A Little Craft Therapy with Life in the Pitts!
Lori
WOW! How cute!<br /><br />Thanks again for joining Get Your Craft on Thursday at Life As Lori! Please join me next week for another great party!
Carolyn @ My Backyard Eden
How fun! I remember doing this in Girl Scouts!<br /><br /><br />Thanks for linking up to Make it Yours Day at My Backyard Eden!