Description
Transform simple materials into stunning crystal flower decorations that enhance your space with vibrant colors.
Ingredients
- Borax (1 cup)
- Water (2 cups)
- Pipe cleaners (various colors)
- Glass jar or bowl
- Heat-resistant container
- Spoon
- Food coloring (optional)
- Scissors
Instructions
- Shape the pipe cleaners into flower designs and twist the ends together to secure.
- Boil 2 cups of water in a heat-resistant container and gradually stir in 1 cup of borax until dissolved. Add food coloring if desired.
- Submerge the pipe cleaner flowers in the glass jar or bowl, ensuring they do not touch each other or the sides.
- Pour the borax solution over the flowers, ensuring they are fully submerged, and let it cool and sit undisturbed for several hours or overnight.
- Carefully remove the flowers from the solution and rinse gently in cold water to remove excess borax.
Notes
Experiment with different food colorings and materials for unique designs. Adjust the size of flowers for varied looks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
Nutrition
- Serving Size: N/A
- 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