Description
Create stunning crystal flowers through this fun and educational craft project that combines art with the science of crystallization.
Ingredients
- Water
- Epsom salt or Borax
- Pipe cleaners (floral shapes recommended)
- Food coloring (optional)
- Small heat-resistant container (for boiling water)
- Spoon (for stirring)
- Craft tray or wax paper (for drying)
Instructions
- Twist pipe cleaners into your desired flower shape.
- In a small heat-resistant container, boil water, being cautious.
- Slowly add Epsom salt or Borax to the boiling water while stirring until completely dissolved.
- Add a few drops of food coloring to the mixture if desired.
- Carefully place the pipe cleaner flower into the solution.
- Let the container sit undisturbed for 24 hours to allow crystals to form.
- After 24 hours, remove the flower and place it on a craft tray or wax paper to dry.
Notes
Experiment with different materials and colors for unique designs. Sugar can be used instead of Epsom salt for a different effect.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 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