How to make gems

Free jewelry making tutorials, craft ideas, design inspirations, DIY, projects, tips and tricks and trends

You just found out that your child's science project is due tomorrow. He or she has no idea what to do, leaving you scrambling around the house to find an experiment that will not only give your child a good grade, but teach something at the same time. Growing crystals can be fast and easy, and your children get to watch an amazing process that will stick with them for years to come.

It's easy to grow your own crystals to make faux or synthetic gemstones. Here's how to make ruby, amethyst, emerald, and diamond faux gems.

DIY Faux Resin Charms/Gems Using Hot Glue : Hello, fellow crafting freaks ;) In this instructable I'm showing you how to make faux resin gems, charms, buttons - whatever you want to call them - using hot glue! Clear resin is awesome, but it's not very cheap, especially if you just want to ma…

If you’re looking for a fun and unique DIY project, consider frying marbles to create a beautiful, crystallized effect. Not only is it a great way to transform ordinary marbles into stunning …

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So as with most things in life, our borox crystals took some trial and error with a little bit of research to figure out how to get the biggest possible formations. We eventually learned it’s…