Description
A fun and engaging craft project for all ages that combines creativity with basic scientific concepts around crystallization.
Ingredients
Scale
- Wide-mouth glass jar or container
- 1 cup water
- Epsom salt or sugar
- Food coloring (optional)
- Stirring stick or spoon
- Craft decorations (like rocks, glitter, or faux plants)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Jar: Clean the jar thoroughly and decorate the inside if desired.
- Mix the Solution: Heat water until warm, add Epsom salt or sugar, and stir until dissolved. Add food coloring if using.
- Pour into the Jar: Carefully pour the mixture into the jar, leaving some space at the top. Optionally, add craft decorations.
- Withdrawal and Observation: Let the jar sit undisturbed in a warm location and observe the crystals forming over the next few hours to days.
Notes
Try different types of salts or sugars for variety, and experiment with temperatures. Adding essential oils or glitter can enhance the experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 garden
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg