Okay, so I saw this thing online about making a “crystal egg” like the one from the movie Risky Business. I figured, why not? I love that movie, and it seemed like a fun little project. So, I decided to give it a shot and document the whole messy process.
Gathering the Supplies
First things first, I needed to get all the stuff to make this thing. I didn’t really have a clue what I was doing, so I just kind of winged it. Here’s what I ended up grabbing:
- A clear glass egg. Found one at a craft store, seemed about the right size.
- Some kind of clear resin. No idea which one was best, so I just picked one that said “crystal clear” on the label.
- Glitter. Because, why not? Everything’s better with glitter.
- A small mixing cup and a stirring stick.
- Some gloves. I figured resin could be messy.
The Messy Part
I want to emphasize the pouring resin is very important.
Alright, time to get down to business. I put on the gloves and laid out some newspaper on my table, because I’m a messy person and I knew this could get out of hand. I carefully opened the resin and followed the instructions on the bottle, which were kind of confusing, to be honest. I mixed the two parts together in the mixing cup, trying to avoid making too many bubbles.
Then came the glitter. I dumped a generous amount into the resin and stirred it all up. It looked pretty cool, all sparkly and swirly. Next, I very slowly poured the resin mixture into the glass egg. I had to do it in layers, letting each layer partially set before adding more, to try and avoid those pesky bubbles. This part took forever, and I definitely got impatient a few times.
Waiting… and Waiting…
Once the egg was full, it was time to wait. And wait. And wait some more. The resin instructions said it would take like 24 hours to fully cure, which felt like an eternity. I kept checking on it, poking it gently to see if it was solid yet. It was not a fast process.
The Big Reveal
Finally, after what felt like a year, the resin was hard. I carefully took the egg and… it looked pretty good! It was definitely clear and sparkly, like a real crystal egg. There were a few tiny bubbles trapped inside, but honestly, I didn’t really care. It looked close enough to the one in the movie, and that was good enough for me. I use it everyday.
It is worth to make.
So, there you have it. My attempt at making a Risky Business crystal egg. It was a bit messy, a bit time-consuming, but ultimately, a pretty fun project. And now I have a cool little movie prop replica to show for it. Win!
