Description
Create a stunning crystal growing village while learning about the science of crystallization. A delightful activity perfect for families and science lovers!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- 3 cups sugar
- 1 tablespoon corn syrup
- Food coloring (optional)
- A small container (e.g., glass jar)
- String or pipe cleaners
- Pencil or stick for hanging
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 3 cups of sugar. Heat over low heat, stirring until dissolved.
- Stir in 1 tablespoon of corn syrup to enhance crystal growth. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Add food coloring if desired and stir gently for color.
- Pour the saturated solution into the clean container halfway. Attach string or pipe cleaner to a pencil or stick, ensuring it doesn’t touch the bottom.
- Let sit in a cool, undisturbed area away from sunlight and observe crystal formation over several days.
Notes
Custom shapes can be made using pipe cleaners. Experiment with different sugars for varied effects.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 village
- Calories: 200 (approximate for sugar content)
- Sugar: 50g (approximate based on ingredients)
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g (approximate based on ingredients)
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg