Description
Transform ordinary pipe cleaners into stunning, crystalline trees using a simple Borax solution. A fun and educational activity for all ages!
Ingredients
- Pipe cleaners (various colors)
- Borax (1 cup)
- Water (2 cups)
- A heatproof container (like a glass jar)
- Spoon for stirring
- String or fishing line (optional for hanging)
- Scissors
- Small rocks or a base (optional for stability)
Instructions
- Shape the pipe cleaners into tree forms, starting with a trunk and branching out for the leaves.
- Boil 2 cups of water in a pot and carefully add 1 cup of Borax, stirring until fully dissolved.
- Hang the pipe cleaner trees from a pencil or chopstick balanced on the container’s top, ensuring they are submerged in the Borax solution.
- Place the container in a safe spot and let the trees sit for 24 hours to grow crystals.
- Carefully remove the trees from the solution, rinse with cold water, and let them dry completely.
Notes
Experiment with different colors and shapes. For a variation, try using salt instead of Borax, but results may vary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1440 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tree
- 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