Description
Create stunning Borax crystals with this fun and educational DIY project that combines chemistry and creativity.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of Borax
- 3 cups of hot water
- A clean glass jar (mason jars work well)
- A piece of string or thin wire
- A pencil or stick (to suspend the string)
- Food coloring (optional)
- A spoon for stirring
Instructions
- Heat the water: Boil 3 cups of water and remove from heat.
- Mix in Borax: Gradually add 1 cup of Borax to the hot water, stirring continuously until dissolved.
- Prepare the string: Cut a string or wire about 6-12 inches and tie one end to a pencil or stick.
- Suspend the string: Place the pencil across the jar top, letting the string hang down without touching the bottom.
- Add food coloring: If desired, add food coloring to the solution and mix.
- Cool down: Set the jar in a stable place and let it sit for at least 6 hours or overnight to form crystals.
- Observe growth: Watch the crystals grow on the string and settle at the bottom.
Notes
For larger crystals, double the recipe and keep the solution warm. Experiment with different containers and colors for unique creations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Crafts
- Method: DIY Project
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crystal display
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A