Description
Create stunning crystal trees while learning about crystallization in a fun and engaging DIY experiment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup of hot water
- 1/4 cup of sugar or salt
- Food coloring (optional)
- Pipe cleaners (any color)
- A small jar or glass
- Spoon for stirring
- A small plate or tray
Instructions
- Heat the water until it boils, then let it cool slightly.
- Combine the hot water with sugar or salt in a jar and stir until completely dissolved.
- If desired, add a few drops of food coloring to the mixture.
- Twist pipe cleaners together to form a tree shape.
- Submerge the pipe cleaner tree in the solution without touching the bottom.
- Place the jar on a tray to catch drips.
- Wait a few hours or overnight for crystals to start forming.
- Observe as the crystals begin to sprout!
Notes
Experiment with different materials and shapes for unique crystal trees. Make sure to check solution saturation for optimal results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Science Experiment
- Method: DIY Project
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 project
- 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