Description
A fun and educational activity to grow beautiful crystals using simple materials at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of water
- 3 cups of sugar (or salt for alternative crystals)
- A jar or glass container
- A spoon for stirring
- A heat source (like a stove or microwave)
- String or a skewer (optional for crystal hanging)
- Food coloring (optional)
- Paper towel
Instructions
- In a pot, heat the water on low, stirring consistently.
- Gradually add the sugar or salt, one cup at a time, until dissolved.
- Remove from heat and let it cool for about 10 minutes.
- If desired, add food coloring at this stage, mixing gently.
- Carefully pour the solution into the jar, leaving space at the top.
- If using, tie the string to the skewer and place it in the jar without touching the sides or bottom.
- Cover the jar with a paper towel and place it in a quiet location for 3-7 days as the crystals form.
- After several days, observe the growing crystals and enjoy!
Notes
Try different types of sugars and colors for various crystal looks. Crystals may take longer depending on temperature and saturation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Science Experiment
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: N/A
- Calories: 25 per tablespoon of sugar
- Sugar: 6g per 1 cup of sugar used
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g per tablespoon of sugar
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg