Description
Create beautiful crystal-growing tree ornaments that sparkle, making them perfect for holiday traditions or as thoughtful gifts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Borax powder
- 3 cups boiling water
- Pipe cleaners (any color)
- Pencil or chopstick (for hanging)
- Glass jar or container
- String (optional for hanging)
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Bend pipe cleaners into your desired shape (e.g., a tree) and twist them for more volume.
- Boil water in a pot, then add 1 cup of Borax and stir until completely dissolved.
- Optional: Add food coloring to the solution for added aesthetics.
- Attach the pipe cleaner shape to a pencil or chopstick and lower it into the jar, avoiding contact with the sides or bottom.
- Place the jar in a cool, undisturbed area and let the crystals grow for 24-48 hours.
- Once achieved, remove the ornament and let it dry completely before displaying or gifting.
Notes
Experiment with different colors and shapes. Store the ornaments in a dry place away from sunlight to maintain their brilliance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1440 minutes
- Category: Crafts
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ornament
- 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