Description
Create a delightful crystal-growing snowman that combines science, creativity, and holiday decor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of water
- 3 cups of Epsom salt
- A clean glass jar or bowl
- Black construction paper (for eyes, buttons, etc.)
- Orange construction paper (for the carrot nose)
- A small twig (for the arms)
- String or thin ribbon (for hanging)
- Optional: food coloring or glitter for extra decorations
Instructions
- Boil the water in a small pot.
- Gradually add Epsom salt, stirring until completely dissolved to form a saturated solution.
- Allow the Epsom salt solution to cool slightly.
- Pour the solution into a clear glass jar or bowl.
- Create a snowman shape using the Epsom salt on the bottom of the jar or bowl.
- Decorate your snowman using black and orange construction paper.
- Insert the twig for arms.
- Optionally, add food coloring or glitter to the solution.
- Place the jar or bowl in a cool, undisturbed area.
- Observe how beautiful crystals grow around your snowman over the next few days.
Notes
Ensure supervision while boiling water, especially around children. Experiment with colors and add glitter for extra sparkle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 snowman
- 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