Description
Create beautiful, sparkling gems that change colors with light and temperature. This engaging DIY project combines art with a fun science experiment about crystallization.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups sugar
- Food coloring (various colors)
- Clear glass or plastic containers
- Spoon for stirring
- String or skewer (for hanging)
- Optional: Epsom salt or baking soda for different effects
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil.
- Gradually stir in 2 cups of sugar until fully dissolved to create a supersaturated solution.
- Split the sugar solution into separate containers.
- Add a few drops of food coloring to each container and mix well.
- Use a string or skewer to suspend it into the solution, ensuring enough space for crystals to grow.
- Place the containers in a cool, undisturbed area for 24–48 hours.
- Once the crystals have formed, remove them carefully from the solution and rinse under cold water.
- Allow the crystals to air dry before displaying them.
Notes
Experiment with different sugars, natural dyes, and shapes to enhance your crystal stones. Store in a cool, dry place to preserve vibrancy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Crafts
- Method: DIY Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: N/A
- Calories: Not applicable
- Sugar: Not applicable
- Sodium: Not applicable
- Fat: Not applicable
- Saturated Fat: Not applicable
- Unsaturated Fat: Not applicable
- Trans Fat: Not applicable
- Carbohydrates: Not applicable
- Fiber: Not applicable
- Protein: Not applicable
- Cholesterol: Not applicable