Description
Engaging and educational craft that combines science and art, allowing you to create stunning crystal flowers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of water
- 2 cups of granulated sugar
- Food coloring (optional)
- Pipe cleaners (in your choice of colors)
- Glass jar or container
- String or fishing line
- A pencil or stick (for hanging)
- Scissors
Instructions
- Take your pipe cleaners and twist them into flower shapes.
- In a pot, combine 1 cup of water with 2 cups of granulated sugar and heat until dissolved.
- Add a few drops of food coloring to the mixture (optional).
- Pour the hot sugar solution into your glass jar or container.
- Lower your flower shape into the solution using a string or fishing line.
- Place your jar in a cool location and leave it for 24-48 hours to allow crystallization.
- Once crystals have formed, carefully remove the flower, rinse in cool water, and let dry on a paper towel.
Notes
Experiment with different colors and shapes for unique designs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
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- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A