Description
An enchanting science experiment that combines creativity and chemistry to create stunning crystal snowflakes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of water
- 3–4 tablespoons of Epsom salt (or sugar)
- String
- Pencil or skewer
- A glass or cup
- Small pot for heating water
- Optional: Food coloring
Instructions
- Heat 1 cup of water in a pot until it’s almost boiling.
- Gradually add 3-4 tablespoons of Epsom salt (or sugar), stirring until fully dissolved.
- Tie one end of the string to your pencil or skewer and lower it into the glass, ensuring it hangs freely.
- If desired, add a few drops of food coloring to your solution and stir gently.
- Leave the setup to sit at room temperature for several hours or days as the water evaporates and crystals form.
- Once satisfied with the crystal size, remove the string and let the snowflakes dry on a paper towel.
Notes
Customize shapes with pipe cleaners or experiment with different types of salt for varied results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Crafts
- Method: Experimentation
- Cuisine: Educational
Nutrition
- Serving Size: N/A
- 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