Description
A fun and educational guide to growing your own crystals using simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- Sugar or salt (for basic crystals)
- Water
- A heat-proof container (like a jar or beaker)
- A saucepan
- A spoon for stirring
- Optional: food coloring or glitter for decoration
- String or a stick for crystal attachment
Instructions
- Boil water in a saucepan until it reaches a rolling boil.
- Gradually add sugar or salt, stirring until fully dissolved.
- If desired, mix in a few drops of food coloring or a pinch of glitter for visual flair.
- Carefully pour the mixture into your heat-proof container.
- Tie one end of the string to the stick or pencil and place it across the top of the jar, allowing the string to hang into the solution without touching the sides or bottom.
- Place your container in a cool, undisturbed area.
- Watch the solution over the course of several days; crystals will begin to form as the water evaporates.
- Once your crystals reach your desired size, carefully remove them from the solution.
- Allow them to dry on a paper towel.
Notes
Experiment with different materials and shapes for varied crystal structures.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: DIY
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 batch
- Calories: Varies by ingredient used
- Sugar: Varies by ingredient used
- Sodium: Varies by ingredient used
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg