Description
Create colorful DIY Crystal Trees that merge science and art, perfect for family fun or classroom experiments.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- 3 tablespoons salt (Epsom salt or table salt)
- 1/4 cup sugar (optional)
- A shallow dish or tray
- Pipe cleaners (various colors)
- Food coloring (optional)
- String (optional for hanging)
- Stirring stick
- Heat source (like a stovetop or microwave)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pipe Cleaners: Shape the pipe cleaners into tree forms, twisting them for branches and a trunk.
- Mix the Solution: Heat 1 cup of water, stir in 3 tablespoons of salt until dissolved, optionally add 1/4 cup sugar and food coloring.
- Set Up the Crystal Growth: Pour the solution into a shallow dish and submerge the pipe cleaners, leaving space between branches.
- Let it Sit: Place in a warm area for several hours or overnight, checking progress occasionally.
- Remove and Dry: Carefully take out the trees and let them dry on a paper towel or drying rack.
Notes
Customize colors, shapes, and sizes. Use different types of salts or sugars for varied effects.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
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