Description
A fun and easy craft to create beautiful crystal snowflakes using simple materials.
Ingredients
- Pipe cleaners (white or any color)
- Borax laundry detergent
- Water
- A glass jar or bowl (heatproof)
- A stirring stick
- String
- Scissors
Instructions
- Shape Your Snowflakes: Take three pipe cleaners and twist them together to form a snowflake shape.
- Prepare the Solution: Boil about 2 cups of water, pour it into your heatproof glass jar, and add 3 tablespoons of Borax, stirring until dissolved.
- Attach and Submerge: Tie string to the snowflake shape and suspend it in the Borax solution without touching the jar’s bottom.
- Let it Crystallize: Let the jar sit for 6-12 hours or overnight to allow the crystals to form.
- Remove and Dry: After crystallization, carefully rinse the snowflake under warm water and set it on a paper towel to dry.
Notes
For a vibrant effect, dip the pipe cleaners in food coloring before forming, or add glitter to the snowflake while it’s still wet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 720 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
Nutrition
- 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