Description
Create stunning Borax crystals with flowers for a beautiful indoor decoration that combines science and artistry.
Ingredients
- Borax powder
- Boiling water
- Jar or glass container
- Fresh or dried flowers
- String or thread (optional)
- Spoon for stirring
- Measuring cup
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by laying down newspaper or a tablecloth.
- Boil water until it reaches a rolling boil.
- Measure 3 tablespoons of Borax for every cup of boiling water.
- Carefully add the Borax to the water and stir until dissolved.
- Cut fresh flowers to desired length and remove any leaves below the water line.
- Place flowers in the jar or container.
- Pour the Borax solution over the flowers, ensuring they are fully submerged.
- Set the jar in a place where it won’t be disturbed for 24-48 hours to form crystals.
- Carefully remove the flowers from the solution and rinse gently with cool water.
Notes
Experiment with different flower types and colors. Consider using food coloring for colored crystals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1440 minutes
- Category: 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