Description
Create stunning baking soda crystal trees using simple materials while learning about crystallization and chemical reactions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Baking soda
- 1/2 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons White vinegar
- Food coloring (optional)
- 3–4 Pipe cleaners per tree
- A small bowl
- A tray or cookie sheet
- A tall glass or jar
Instructions
- Shape pipe cleaners together to form a tree shape.
- Insert the bottom of your tree into a small bowl or hold it upright in a jar.
- Combine 1 cup of baking soda with 2 tablespoons of vinegar in a separate bowl.
- Watch as the mixture fizzes and bubbles.
- Add 1/2 cup of water once the fizzing subsides, mixing until well combined.
- Color it with a few drops of food coloring if desired.
- Pour the crystal solution over the pipe cleaner tree, ensuring it’s well coated.
- Place the tree on a tray and leave it in a cool, dry area for a few hours or overnight.
- Check back periodically to see the crystals forming and growing on the tree.
Notes
Experiment with different colors and sizes to create a vibrant display. Incorporate glitter for added sparkle.
- Prep Time: 10 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