Description
Create beautiful crystal flowers using pipe cleaners and a simple Borax solution in this fun and educational craft project.
Ingredients
- Pipe cleaners (assorted colors)
- Borax (1 cup)
- Water (2 cups)
- Heat-safe glass jar (wide-mouth)
- Spoon for stirring
- Food coloring (optional)
- String (for hanging, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pipe Cleaners: Shape your pipe cleaners into a flower form.
- Mix the Solution: In a heat-safe glass jar, combine 2 cups of water and 1 cup of Borax, stirring until dissolved.
- Add Color: Introduce a few drops of food coloring to the solution if desired, and stir gently.
- Submerge the Flowers: Carefully place your pipe cleaner flowers into the jar, ensuring they are fully submerged.
- Wait for Crystals to Form: Leave the jar undisturbed for 24 hours or longer to allow crystals to grow.
- Remove and Dry: Once achieving desired crystal growth, remove flowers and let them dry completely.
Notes
Experiment with different salts and variations for unique crystal textures and designs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1440 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