DIY Iridescent Crystals (using what you have at home!)

In this tutorial, we're using science and simple materials to create faux crystals or minerals. You possibly already have everything you need at home - and if not, the materials can be borrowed or bought for cheap.
For these crystals you will need no borax, no salt and no fancy materials. You could even call it a little science experiment, so it's great for when you're bored at home or want to try something new.
I had a lot of fun myself and found the rainbows that were created quite mesmerizing.
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"Magical Forest" by Sir Cubworth
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"Sunny Days" by Anno Domini Beats

[@be21657]

really Amazing 1. How long does the effect last? 2. Does touching it damage the texture? And can it be protected over time? Thanks.

[@Randomona]

Thanks! Good questions. The effect can last quite long, but it depends on the material. I think it lasts specifically long on paper and stones. On aluminium foil, I think the effect can come off if it is touched a lot. But all the stones I made in the video still look shiny after 1 year! On some materials, like craft foam, it rubs off very quickly. Unfortunately, I don't know of a way to protect the effect. Anything you put on top will just make the effect disappear.

[@lestranged]

not me just looking around the room for objects to dip into rainbows

[@Randomona]

Haha I know exactly what you mean 😆

[@shakimalenise]

Same😂😂😂

[@blueberry6327]

Today in "Can it rainbow?"

[@sanetluyt6645]

I've learnt something new today. Well done! Very innovative and creative.

[@Randomona]

Awesome! Thank you ☺️

[@Widdekuu91]

I just tried it out and yes! This is really cool! I had a smooth, dark rock that I found somewhere and tadah, it is very pretty now. I will collect many more! I accidentally bought two clear nailpolishes that I hardly ever use (except for pantyhoses and broken/split nails) so I have plenty to make stuff with!

[@Randomona]

I'm really glad it worked! Awesome :)

[@user-qb6of8st4x]

So shiny. I like the quick science lesson.

[@Randomona]

Thank you! I'm glad you like the shiny science :)

[@annaprigliano221]

Just found your channel, not only are your ideas ingenious, but I love the humor you inject in it. Thank you so much for sharing.💖💖💖💖💖

[@Randomona]

Thanks for the lovely comment! It's nice to know that I'm not the only one who laughs at my jokes 😆

[@joutatheegg]

Will definitely try this! This is amazing!

[@Randomona]

I'm glad you want to try it out ☺️

[@drebugsita]

Wow, love this! So many possibilities. I'm teaching senior citizens and will incorporate the paper background into my next lesson

[@Randomona]

That is awesome! Hope they like it ☺️

[@brendadainton7497]

This is simply amazing and so clever.

[@Randomona]

Thanks a lot!

[@izzyjones7108]

Just found your channel. Love that you're DIY/upcycle/recycling . My style !! I do all kind of art and this is good info to just have in case

[@Randomona]

It's nice to find like-minded people ☺️

[@razhawzheen227]

Omg thanks i really appreciate that you made all these hard work for your fans and family’s Tysm ❤❤❤

[@Randomona]

Aww thanks, I'm so glad you appreciate it! That's why I do it 😉❤️

[@darksue7]

Gonna try it out, looks amazing!

[@Randomona]

Awesome!

[@maine9319]

I'm glad your video popped up on my feed. What a fun project to do

[@Randomona]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@tinabrewer_24ab12]

This would be great to make journals with! Thank you!

[@Randomona]

Totally! You're welcome 😉

[@jeancriner9378]

I will have rainbows everywhere in my house!

[@Randomona]

We all need more rainbows in our houses! 😁

[@annesalomone8045]

What a fantastic idea. I can’t wait to try this!!!

[@Randomona]

I'm glad it inspired you 😄

[@eleonore9651]

This is so cool! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@Randomona]

You're very welcome! 😊

[@Liusila]

Super cool, thanks!

[@Randomona]

You're welcome ☺️

[@thesuicidewalrus415]

A genius idea! This will work perfect for my art! Thanks for the video!

[@Randomona]

That's great to hear :) no problem!

[@faymeowsiumo]

This is Beautiful!

[@Randomona]

Thank you! ❤️

[@mondfisch8946]

Wow das is ja der Hammer!!! Danke für die schöne Idee! Übrigens machst du das Video echt unterhaltsam und anschaulich 👍

[@Randomona]

Vielen Dank, das freut mich 😉

[@Nthirank]

Whoaaa this is sooo cool, loved your corn starch crystals too ❤

[@Randomona]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked them! 😊 Welcome to the channel 😃

[@romicajones]

This looks so good and I only started watching the video ❤

[@Randomona]

Aw thanks ;D

[@merxeverazvi2725]

Esto es fantástico! Gracias!❤

[@Randomona]

Gracias y de nada! 🥰

[@dennisnewsky7890]

Thank you for your experience!

[@Randomona]

You're very welcome! :)

[@MissMala]

Oh my gosh that is so cool!

[@Randomona]

Thanks ☺️

[@SuperCarmen57]

Wow , superb , thank you very much !

[@Randomona]

You're very welcome!

[@makeitkozi]

My kiddo and I have to try this, thank you! Congrats on the 20K

[@Randomona]

Hehe, hope you have fun if you do :) Thank you!

[@yudycardona9063]

Wow, increible lo fácil que es el procedimiento y el resultado simplemente maravilloso!!!

[@Randomona]

¡Gracias, la ciencia es genial a veces!

[@alexandertoloza2038]

esto es bastante . . . mágico ✨✨✨ nunca había pensado en usar el brillo arcoiris 🙌

[@Randomona]

Muchas gracias! ✨️🌈

[@theoikareth2021]

Thanks a lot for the tips 😊

[@Randomona]

You're welcome! ☺️

[@dvoumnik]

Genijalno! Probacu sutra.

[@Randomona]

Cool! Sretno ☺️

[@gemmafernandez1234]

You are amazing!!! Your videos are so funny, creative, brilliant and I just can't get enough of them. I'm subscrived and had clicked the bell. Thank you for sharing!!! from Italy/Spain with great esteem🧡💐👏🇪🇸🇮🇹

[@Randomona]

Thank you so much! I'm really glad you like my videos. Welcome to the channel and thanks for the support 🥰 Greetings from Austria and England 🇦🇹🇬🇧

[@Liliana_eco]

It is so cool and original❤good work

[@Randomona]

Thank you! I'm glad you like it 🥰

[@LilCha345]

Soo cool! And innovative 😊😊

[@Randomona]

Thank you! 🥰

[@user-nf1zz9rq4x]

This is amazing

[@Randomona]

Thank you!

[@dancoles2235]

Awesome technique! I'm imagining using this on a small figure's costume, like maybe a "wizard" cape.

[@Randomona]

That would look pretty cool!

[@quinbee_creates]

Nifty. I've done "marbling" like this with photo paper but now I'll have to try with dark paper.

[@Randomona]

Cool, have fun experimenting!

[@hunycaulk]

I really enjoy your video. They are very well made. You're very funny and creative. Good luck to you.

[@Randomona]

Thank you very much, I'm glad you enjoyed it! All the best to you too 😊

[@anlaufmonika6583]

Wow,thanks

[@Randomona]

You're welcome!

[@Micazasdebandito79]

You’re really smart ❤

[@Randomona]

Aw thanks 🥰

[@Autism_Forever]

You are the best and your videos are great 👍

[@Randomona]

No you are the best 😉

[@Nightwind-nn9wn]

WOW!!!!!😍

[@Randomona]

☺️

[@Pompsss]

Uooooowwww ! Looks só great, I will try in some bike parts, thank you !!

[@Randomona]

Awesome! I hope it works, sometimes it requires a little trial and error 😅 have fun!

[@FlowByAda]

SUPER COOL 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@Randomona]

Thank you 🥰🥰

[@PEPPERS777]

That rock must feel absolutely fabulous now. That is a happy rock.

[@Randomona]

True, I bet the rock friends will be impressed 😆

[@kimberlymarshall3977]

😳WOW!!! 💜💜💜

[@Randomona]

💜🩵💙

[@erllenlima5946]

Sem palavras !!¡!! Demais ,obg!!!!!!

[@Randomona]

De nada! 😊

[@grasshopperweb]

thanks you just inspired my halloween costume!

[@Randomona]

Yay! Happy crafting :)

[@LeFreak]

very inspiring and innovative - is there a drying time for the nail polish drop on the water surface?

[@Randomona]

Thank you! I didn't notice a certain drying time, the drop basically instantly turned into a film and stayed like that. I think I would need more experiments in order to understand it better.

[@maleeekanayake5548]

Tx lot. .❤❤❤❤👌👌👌👌

[@Randomona]

You're very welcome! 🥰

[@alexandragatto]

Amazing, looks like bismuth crystals!

[@Randomona]

Yes true, or Bornite ☺️

[@lilRadRidinHood]

I was going to say that, or peacock ore 🦚

[@rainbowrosechristensen6410]

nnnnniiiiiiiiccccceeee this helps iv bn working on how to do this effect an this is great thanks for sharing

[@Randomona]

I'm glad it helped! :)

[@yeunghelen8991]

Super🎉❤

[@Randomona]

Thank you! 😊

[@essiej5229]

Thanks for the fun video. I wonder if this would work with irridescent nail polish since it is already "rainbow-y". If it works on light colored rocks, I'd be so happy :)

[@Randomona]

You're welcome! That's a good question, I wonder as well if that would work? It can work on light colored rocks, but it might look more pearlescent and not as vibrant. You can paint the rocks with acrylic paint, though :)

[@Hearthorse]

For Halloween im a dark fairy and i want a black crystal with some detail like this! Thanks!

[@Randomona]

That sounds cool! You're welcome :)

[@artulovehandmade3862]

Hi 👋 I'm a new subscriber 👍 I was thinking maybe you could use UV resin to seal the rainbow colours on the rock or tin foil, it might look even better with a glossy / shiny finish 👍 looking forward to seeing more videos 😊

[@Randomona]

Hey ☺️ Yay, welcome! I like your thinking! Unfortunately, I believe I can't coat the nail polish with anything because it will destroy the rainbow effect. Someone tried dropping UV resin in water, but apparently it didn't spread out like the nail polish. Thanks for watching and commenting! ❤️

[@mauricecopernic2758]

incredible this !i! but what do you use as 'clean nailpolish' is it a 'transparent nailpolish, or a nailpolish thinner ? which brand is the best ?

[@Randomona]

Thank you! I used transparent nail polish. Any brand should work!

[@kajira63]

Brilliant idea. Can you add multiple drops to get a stronger iridescent look?

[@Randomona]

Thank you! Hmm, I believe it won't make the effect better because the nail polish needs space to spread out.

[@kajira63]

@Randomona oh well... maybe I'll find another way :)

[@honeyvitagliano3227]

❤

[@Nthirank]

Does it work on clear acrylic stones the one we use as aquarium decor rocks.

[@Randomona]

It's worth a try, but the rainbow colors probably won't stand out a lot. They stand out the most on dark rocks. So if you have dark aquarium rocks, that might be better! Especially if the rocks have texture.

[@madisonkeaton634]

Do you deal it with clear polish when finished and dried???

[@Randomona]

I tried it, but unfortunately it doesn't work. It cancels out the iridescent effect.

[@ThestuffthatSaralikes]

😮🤯

[@williamclark8985]

have you tried to use natural charcoal?

[@Randomona]

I haven't! I imagine the texture of the coal would be nice for this project.

[@thecoolestlemon]

The effect can stack? Also great video. 👍

[@Randomona]

Thank you! :) Could you explain what you mean by "stack"?

[@thecoolestlemon]

@@Randomona what I mean is like the effect gets better or more intense if repeat enough times. (Sorry for bad english)

[@Randomona]

@@thecoolestlemon okay, I thought so! Your English is good :) The effect doesn't really stack, unfortunately. The effect looks best when it looks vibrant on the water and when you dip it in a nice part of the rainbow.

[@thecoolestlemon]

@@Randomona thank you for our help.

[@MayLina]

I wonder if it will work with the nail polish that needs to be UV-light cured🤔 It will either not work at all or make a coating that is more durable! Gonna try this today, thank you for the amazing tip❤️

[@Randomona]

That's a great idea! Now I also wonder if it works 😆

[@MayLina]

@@Randomona i’ve tried, it didn’t hahaha. It doesn’t act the same way on top of water, the drop just sinks 🥲😂

[@Randomona]

@MayLina oh no 😆 that's a shame. Actually that happened to me too when I used too much nail polish.. maybe it would be worth trying the tiniest amount so it's not too heavy? Just in case you wanna try again 😉

[@MayLina]

@@Randomona that makes sense, but also my uv nail polish is so thick it was impossible to get smaller amount to for a drop! Maybe if it was thinner it would work?

[@Randomona]

I see! Yeah possibly? Thanks for letting me know 😊

[@ritapachecoworld]

Does it work on recycled glass botões?

[@Randomona]

If the glass is smooth, the effect may not be very strong.. it would probably come out more in dark bottles. I'm not sure all in all how well it would work, but it's worth a try!

[@crystals_96]

Can i put clear nail polish on it to make it stronger after it dried?

[@Randomona]

Unfortunately, it doesn't work because it destroys the rainbow effect 🫤

[@crystals_96]

@@Randomona nooo

[@Randomona]

🙈

[@Elena-hu4wf]

So the object has to be dark and texturized right?

[@Randomona]

Yes exactly, in my experience!

[@Elena-hu4wf]

@@Randomona thank you

[@mewmedic]

Holy shit how have I not heard of this?

[@Randomona]

Haha ^^ that's what I asked myself too

[@bunny_bubbles612]

does it work with other nail polish?

[@Randomona]

Unfortunately, I don't think the rainbow effect happens with opaque colors. If it's a glitter nail polish that has clear nail polish as a base, maybe it could work. I have not tried it though!

[@bunny_bubbles612]

@@Randomona oh ty!

[@funboi2559]

Can we make it from an ordinary colour nailpaint

[@Randomona]

Unfortunately I don't think the effect happens with normal colors, only clear nail polish 😬

[@kavitamalik146]

Nice! Any alternative for clear nail polish? Not able to find it anywhere....,, 😂

[@Randomona]

Oh no 😅😆 sorry, I don't know of any alternatives at the moment!

[@kavitamalik146]

Ok ty

[@coronajewelry]

i wonder if this would work on resin gems :)

[@Randomona]

Possibly! If it doesn't work on a smooth gem, it should at least work on something textured :)

[@MrWolnir]

I wonder what's the difference between your method and just putting the nail polish straight onto the rocks 🤔🤔🤔 Anyway, this is amazingly cool and creative!

[@Randomona]

Thank you! :) The nail polish has to be super thin for the rainbow effect to happen. That's why the water is necessary 🙂

[@MrWolnir]

@@Randomona ah, so it's a regular clear polish, not the iridescent one 😅 Sorry, I must've missed that!

[@Randomona]

@@MrWolnir exactly! No worries :)

[@Wyi-the-rogue]

What if you use 2 layers

[@Randomona]

Unfortunately I think the second layer will destroy the first layer :(

[@stizelswik3694]

Ok I'm hooked. Subscribed! :D thanks for sharing your ideas with us! I, for one, L O V E them! Question: Will this work with lightly tinted clear nail polish? Stay safe and healthy and Blessed in Yeshua!

[@Randomona]

I'm very happy to hear that! 🥰 I'm not sure if it would work, but I think there is a chance that it will! So it's worth trying it out. Blessings to you as well!

[@newtown97]

The black acrylic paint on the foil did not dry for 1 week! I am not exaggerating!

[@Randomona]

Oh no, really? Hm, did you maybe add water to the paint? Otherwise I don't know why it took so long :/

[@newtown97]

@@Randomona I did add water

[@Randomona]

I see! I didn't use any water, so that must have made a big difference

[@renegade5522]

I drop clear nail polish in water and nothing happened, no oil spill effect was obtained😢😢😢. Why?? Edit: No wait, I wasn't using a big container to do this, it working fine, yay🎉🎉

[@Randomona]

I'm glad it worked ☺️

[@newbiegamelover4767]

Have you tried this on your nails?

[@Randomona]

I had the same thought! I only tried it on paper with nail polish on it. Unfortunately, the effect doesn't seem to work on shiny nail polish.

[@kayakMike1000]

Where are you that you cant find rocks? Well, perhaps if you live in the middle of the ocean, or you live on a very large glacier, or maybe in the Sahara or something...

[@AlottaBoulchit]

You can still find rocks there! You just have to go down... very...very far! 😂❤

[@mmhadi1319]

stay skibid toiylet

[@mmhadi1319]

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[@vallaritheunicorn]

fake

[@lorenadelarosa1560]

Omg!!! 😳😱Cualquier barniz transparente hace eso? O es algún barniz especial? 😍🌈

[@Randomona]

Es esmalte de uñas normal 😊 ¡La ciencia es genial!