12 reasons why epsom salt will forever change the way you craft
Chances are you have a bag of epsom salts sitting in the depths of your bathroom cabinet. It can be used for much more than simply dumping in the bathtub. Create crystals in a cinch or make your very own spa-inspired products.
We're going to take you through some surprising ways to use epsom salt in your crafting. Plus, we'll even throw in some recipes for spa-like bathtub soaks that are far better than just the salts on their own. You'll never look at epsom salts the same again!
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. Sparkling luminariesThese stunning luminaries are easy to make and can add a bit of glamour to your home this winter or any time of year. Head over to Crafts By Amanda for the tutorial.
2. Muscle relief bath bomb
After a long day of work, nothing sounds better than a long soak. Make your bath time even more relaxing and luxurious with these DIY muscle relief bath bombs from Yuriel Kaim made of epsom salts, essential oils and a few other ingredients.
After a long day of work, nothing sounds better than a long soak. Make your bath time even more relaxing and luxurious with these DIY muscle relief bath bombs from Yuriel Kaim made of epsom salts, essential oils and a few other ingredients.
3. Easy frosted glass
A frosted window is a perfect way to ring in the holiday season. It's easier than you may think! eHow has the recipe and it includes - you guessed it! - epsom salt!
A frosted window is a perfect way to ring in the holiday season. It's easier than you may think! eHow has the recipe and it includes - you guessed it! - epsom salt!
4. Christmas Mason jar votive
This adorable project from Mason Jar Crafts Love has a cute little peek-a-boo window through which you enjoy the flicker of a tea light sitting atop a bed of "snow" made from epsom salts.
This adorable project from Mason Jar Crafts Love has a cute little peek-a-boo window through which you enjoy the flicker of a tea light sitting atop a bed of "snow" made from epsom salts.
5. Crystal covered pinecones
For a classy yet super inexpensive holiday decoration, fill a big bowl with crystal covered pinecones. Head over to Sweet Paul to see how to make them using epsom salts!
For a classy yet super inexpensive holiday decoration, fill a big bowl with crystal covered pinecones. Head over to Sweet Paul to see how to make them using epsom salts!
6. Ice painting
Create a painting effect that looks like ice by mixing epsom salts in water and painting the solution on a piece of black paper. This makes a great wintertime project for your kiddos!
Create a painting effect that looks like ice by mixing epsom salts in water and painting the solution on a piece of black paper. This makes a great wintertime project for your kiddos!
7. Winter paintings
For another, more colorful, take on painting with epsom salts, sprinkle the crystals on top of paint for create a sparkly crystalized effect. Check out Stay At Home Educator for the instructions.
For another, more colorful, take on painting with epsom salts, sprinkle the crystals on top of paint for create a sparkly crystalized effect. Check out Stay At Home Educator for the instructions.
8. Spa in a cup
For a super simple and inexpensive gift that anyone will love, get inspired by this adorable idea from Unskinny Boppy. Fill a cup - Starbucks or similarly sized - with epsom salts, a bath poof and an essential oil. This is a great idea at Christmas time, but it could be gifted at any time of year. Your friends and family will thank you!
For a super simple and inexpensive gift that anyone will love, get inspired by this adorable idea from Unskinny Boppy. Fill a cup - Starbucks or similarly sized - with epsom salts, a bath poof and an essential oil. This is a great idea at Christmas time, but it could be gifted at any time of year. Your friends and family will thank you!
9. Frosted holiday centerpiece
Add some sparkle to your holiday decor with this fun idea from Barn Tree Place that uses an empty wine bottle, mod podge and epsom salts to create a vase that looks as if it's covered in snow. Cluster pinecones and garland around it to create an unforgettable centerpiece for your holiday gatherings.
Add some sparkle to your holiday decor with this fun idea from Barn Tree Place that uses an empty wine bottle, mod podge and epsom salts to create a vase that looks as if it's covered in snow. Cluster pinecones and garland around it to create an unforgettable centerpiece for your holiday gatherings.
10. Super soft swirl playdough
This recipe for playdough from Sweet As Honey is sure to make your little ones smile! It's made with kid-safe ingredients, including epsom salt, and looks so fun we think Mom and Dad might want to play with it a bit too!
This recipe for playdough from Sweet As Honey is sure to make your little ones smile! It's made with kid-safe ingredients, including epsom salt, and looks so fun we think Mom and Dad might want to play with it a bit too!
11. Lavender epsom salt face & body scrub
We are dreaming about how divine this recipe from The Crunchy Chronicles would smell! We imagine that in addition to smelling good, it'll leave your face and body feeling refreshed!
We are dreaming about how divine this recipe from The Crunchy Chronicles would smell! We imagine that in addition to smelling good, it'll leave your face and body feeling refreshed!
12. Geode bath bombs
These DIY geode bath bombs from The Makeup Dummy look so cool we almost wouldn't want them to melt away in the tub. But with ingredients like coconut and essential oils and epsom salts, of course, we imagine it would feel pretty darn good!
These DIY geode bath bombs from The Makeup Dummy look so cool we almost wouldn't want them to melt away in the tub. But with ingredients like coconut and essential oils and epsom salts, of course, we imagine it would feel pretty darn good!
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