Description
Create beautiful crystals at home using simple materials and learn about science in a fun way.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of water
- 3 tablespoons of table salt (or sugar for different crystal types)
- A heat-resistant container (like a glass jar)
- A stove or a microwave
- A spoon for stirring
- A string and a pencil (for hanging the crystal)
- Optional: food coloring (for colored crystals)
Instructions
- Heat the water in a pot on the stove or in a microwave until it’s almost boiling. Add the salt (or sugar) while stirring continuously until it dissolves completely.
- Remove the solution from heat and let it cool slightly. Carefully pour the solution into your glass jar, leaving some space at the top.
- Tie one end of a string to a pencil and hang the string in the middle of the jar without touching the sides.
- Place the jar in a cool, undisturbed area and wait patiently for crystals to grow. This could take a few days to a week.
- Check on the crystals daily and take notes about their growth. Remove them once they reach your desired size.
Notes
Experiment with different solubles like borax or baking soda, or add food coloring for unique effects.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: DIY
- Cuisine: Science
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 experiment
- 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