Description
A fun and educational craft activity that allows you to witness the fascinating process of crystallization by creating stunning crystals at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of water
- 3 tablespoons of sugar (or salt for different crystal types)
- Clear glass jar (or container)
- A clean stirring stick (like a spoon)
- Optional: Food coloring (for colored crystals)
- Optional: A small piece of string or a pencil (to help suspend the crystals)
Instructions
- Heat Water: In a small pan, bring the water to a boil.
- Add Sugar/Salt: Stir in the sugar (or salt) until it dissolves completely, creating a saturated solution.
- Cool Down: Allow the solution to cool for about 10 minutes.
- Pour into Jar: Carefully pour the mixture into the clean glass jar, leaving a little space at the top.
- Add Color (Optional): If desired, add a few drops of food coloring and stir gently.
- Insert String/Pencil: Tie a small piece of string to a pencil and suspend it in the jar.
- Cover: Place a lid or plastic wrap over the jar to prevent evaporation.
- Observe Growth: Place the jar in a cool location and wait 3-7 days, checking daily for crystal growth.
Notes
Use different solvents like borax or baking soda for various crystal types. Tap water works, but distilled water may yield better results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
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Nutrition
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- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
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