Description
Create stunning faux trees using baking soda and Borax while exploring the wonders of chemistry and art.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of baking soda
- 1 cup of white school glue
- 1 cup of water
- ¼ cup of Borax
- Container for mixing
- Whisk or spoon for stirring
- Parchment paper or tray for drying
- Optional: Food coloring, glitter, or paint for decoration
Instructions
- In a container, combine 1 cup of baking soda with 1 cup of white school glue.
- Slowly add 1 cup of water to the mixture and stir until fully blended, ensuring there are no lumps.
- In a separate container, dissolve ¼ cup of Borax in 1 cup of hot water, stirring until dissolved.
- Slowly pour the Borax solution into the baking soda mixture while continuously stirring.
- Once the mixture thickens, shape it into tree branches or desired forms.
- Place your shaped trees on parchment paper or a tray and let them dry for at least 24 hours.
- Once dry, enhance the look of your trees by painting, sprinkling glitter, or adding food coloring.
Notes
Experiment with different colors and textures to create unique designs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1440 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: N/A
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg