Description
Create stunning crystalline structures that resemble miniature trees using simple household materials, exploring the principles of crystallization through a fun craft.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of baking soda
- 2 cups of water
- A heat-resistant container (glass or ceramic)
- A spoon for stirring
- A piece of cardboard or a lid (to support the tree)
- Food coloring (optional)
- Pipe cleaners (green and brown for tree branches)
- String (optional, for hanging)
Instructions
- Prepare the Solution: Mix the baking soda with water in a heat-resistant container and heat until dissolved.
- Add Food Coloring: If desired, add a few drops of food coloring and stir.
- Create the Tree Structure: Bend the brown pipe cleaner for the trunk and green ones for branches, inserting the trunk through the cardboard.
- Pour and Set: Carefully pour the hot baking soda solution into the container, ensuring the tree is submerged. Leave it undisturbed for at least 24 hours.
- Remove and Rinse: Once crystals form, gently pull out the tree and rinse it under cold water.
Notes
Experiment with shapes and colors for unique variations. Crystals typically form within hours, but the best results are achieved after 24-48 hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tree
- 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