Description
Create stunning crystal trees using baking soda and vinegar in this fun winter activity that combines science and art.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup baking soda
- 1 cup white vinegar
- Food coloring (optional)
- Bowl (for mixing)
- Tray or shallow dish (to catch runoff)
- Pipe cleaners (or similar material for tree shape)
- String (for hanging, if desired)
- Baking sheet (optional, for drying)
Instructions
- Create the tree shape by twisting pipe cleaners together.
- In a bowl, combine baking soda and slowly pour in white vinegar to create a fizzing reaction.
- Submerge the pipe cleaner tree into the mixture and let it sit for several hours.
- Remove the tree and place it on a tray to dry.
- Display your crystal trees once dry.
Notes
Experiment with different food coloring combinations for unique colors. For best results, make outside to watch the reaction easily!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Arts & Crafts
- 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