How to make Chalk from Eggshells! Homeschooling

Summary

In this engaging video, Miss Bella and Nikki from Crafts and More demonstrate how to make chalk from eggshells. The process involves crushing eggshells, mixing them with flour and hot water to create a thick paste, and shaping it into chalk. Viewers are encouraged to add food coloring for a fun twist. After drying for three days, the chalk is tested for effectiveness on various surfaces. The video highlights the joys of crafting, offering a sustainable and creative way to reuse eggshells while encouraging hands-on participation.

Takeaways

• 🥚 Start saving eggshells; you'll need at least six sets from six eggs to make one piece of chalk.
• 🔨 A coffee grinder can be used to crush the eggshells, but kids can also have fun using other tools like a pencil or toys.
• 📋 The chalk-making process is broken down into simple steps for easy understanding.
• 🌾 Combine 1 teaspoon of flour with 1 teaspoon of hot water to create a paste.
• 🥄 Add 1 tablespoon of crushed eggshells (in fine powder) to the flour and water mixture.
• 🎨 To color your chalk, add a few drops of food coloring into the mixture.
• 🤲 Shape the thick paste into chalk, similar to working with Play-Doh or polymer clay.
• 💧 If the paste is too dry, add more hot water—about 1 and 1/2 teaspoons is recommended.
• 🧻 Wrap the shaped chalk tightly in a paper towel to absorb excess moisture.
• ⏳ Allow the chalk to dry for about 3 days before testing it out.
• 🖍️ The chalk works best on chalkboards rather than rough surfaces like driveways, where it may break.

Q & A

What materials are needed to make chalk from eggshells?

You will need at least six eggshells, 1 teaspoon of flour, and 1 teaspoon of hot water. Optionally, food coloring can be added for color.

How are the eggshells processed before being used in the chalk recipe?

The eggshells should be crushed into a fine powder, which can be done using a coffee grinder or by hand with a suitable tool.

What is the initial step in making the chalk paste?

Combine 1 teaspoon of flour with 1 teaspoon of hot water to create a thick paste.

How do you incorporate the crushed eggshells into the paste?

Add 1 tablespoon of crushed eggshell powder to the flour and water mixture and mix it together until you achieve a thick paste.

What adjustments can be made if the paste feels too dry?

If the paste seems dry, it is recommended to add more water, using about 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of hot water instead.

What should be done with the shaped chalk before drying?

Once shaped, the chalk should be rolled tightly in a paper towel to absorb excess moisture.

How long should the chalk be left to dry?

The chalk needs to dry for approximately 3 days.

What is tested after the chalk has dried?

After drying, the chalk is unwrapped and tested to see if it works properly on different surfaces.

How does the chalk perform on various surfaces?

The chalk works best on chalkboards, while its performance on rough surfaces like driveways may result in some pieces breaking.

What creative activities can children engage in while making chalk?

Children can enjoy the hands-on process of crushing the eggshells and shaping the paste, similar to playing with Play-Doh or polymer clay.