Description
Make stunning crystal flower decorations that brighten your home and provide a fun crafting experience for all ages.
Ingredients
- Pipe cleaners (various colors)
- Borax (1 cup)
- Boiling water (3 cups)
- A glass jar or bowl
- A spoon (for stirring)
- String or fishing line (for hanging)
- Optional: Food coloring (for added color)
Instructions
- Prepare the Solution:
Boil 3 cups of water. In a heatproof bowl or jar, gradually stir in 1 cup of Borax until fully dissolved. - Shape Your Flowers:
Use pipe cleaners to craft flower shapes and twist several together for a fuller look. Attach them to a longer pipe cleaner stem. - Add to the Solution:
Carefully place your shaped flowers into the Borax solution, ensuring they’re fully submerged. If hanging, tie string to the flower base and secure it to the jar rim. - Crystallization:
Leave the jar undisturbed for at least 6-8 hours to allow crystals to form. After crystallization, remove the flowers and rinse under cool water. - Final Touches:
Set your flowers on a paper towel to dry completely and display them as desired.
Notes
Experiment with food coloring for vibrant hues and try making different flower shapes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Crafts
- 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