tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post8881163877975366730..comments2023-08-09T04:26:24.037-06:00Comments on Pinstrosity: Grow Your Own GeodeMarquettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09112633611070405863noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-90373507722526565782014-06-22T16:31:21.874-06:002014-06-22T16:31:21.874-06:00Alum is almost always available, it's often in...Alum is almost always available, it's often in with the spices and is used for pickling, so sometimes it's also kept with the caning jars and jelly making supplies. Beyond that it's used in marbling so it's also usually available at craft and art supply stores. And at less than $10 a pound it's pretty affordable. <br />I suppose you could also use one of those crystal deodorant sticks, grind enough for seeding the shell and then melt the rest in boiling water (which would probably take ages), not food grade, but still a viable option.Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15129984206170427866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-46521491171101548692014-06-04T12:31:58.000-06:002014-06-04T12:31:58.000-06:00This is one we also wanted to do, but couldn't...This is one we also wanted to do, but couldn't because that one ingredient couldn't be gotten locally!(Ri)Charmedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06190513685675011866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-42163541427247388522014-06-04T10:05:12.075-06:002014-06-04T10:05:12.075-06:00I'd gotten my ex a 'grow your own geode...I'd gotten my ex a 'grow your own geode' kit and it had all the stuff needed, except you had to provide ammonia and a couple other things we weren't thrilled about using, so we never did the kit. And don't bother with anything Martha Stewart recommends. Her craft supplies are substandard as it is, nevermind all the additional items you need that are hard to find.JoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165375435543044068noreply@blogger.com