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Jewelry making with Resin.

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  Last week the kids and I decided to make something really fun. We used resin to make our very own jewelry.  What you will need: Silicone Jugs and stirring spoons Silicone moulds (we bought a kit from eBay, but you can also use silicone muffin trays or silicone ice trays) Resin (2 process set that includes hardener) Glitter, dye, beads, dried flowers etc any little decorations that will make your creation unique. Jewelry making kit from Kmart Steps: Mix together resin and hardener for approx. 3 minutes until it is all mixed through.  Separate into smaller portions to give you variety when decorating.  Pour resin into moulds and wait 1-3 days until hard.  Remove from moulds Attach desired hardware to create Jewelry, keychains etc. Enjoy your unique personalised creations!

Volcano's

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  Who doesn't love a little science experiment now and then?  You will need: Spoon Cup Baking Powder  Vinegar  Food dye (drip is best, try a few different colours) Sand toys Steps: Build sand Volcano  Mix Baking powder and dye with the spoon in a cup  Put mixture into Top of the volcano. Get vinegar ready in a cup to pour into mixture, don't stand too close though as you watch your volcano erupt! Once the solution finishes reacting, try again with other colours and look at the patterns it made on your Volcano walls. Enjoy!