Description
Create beautiful Borax crystal flowers with simple materials. This engaging project blends science and artistry, making it perfect for family bonding or educational activities.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup Borax
- 2 cups boiling water
- Assorted color pipe cleaners
- Glass or clear plastic jar
- Pencil or stick
- Scissors
- String (optional for hanging)
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Shape the pipe cleaners into flower forms, twisting and bending them together.
- Mix 1/2 cup of Borax with 2 cups of boiling water until dissolved.
- Tie your flower creation to a pencil or stick and lower it into the Borax solution.
- Leave the jar undisturbed in a cool location for 6-12 hours for crystal growth.
- Carefully remove the flower, rinse under cold water, and admire your creation.
Notes
Experiment with different shapes and colors for unique results. Store crystals in a dry place for longevity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 720 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flower
- 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