Description
Create a mesmerizing Rainbow Crystal Forest using simple materials that combines art and science.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sodium carbonate (washing soda)
- 1 cup hot water
- Various colors of food coloring
- Clear plastic cups or jars
- Wooden sticks or skewers
- A shallow tray
- White glue (optional for crystal “trees”)
Instructions
- Mix sodium carbonate with hot water in a clear plastic cup until dissolved.
- Divide the solution into multiple cups, adding food coloring to each.
- Place wooden sticks in the center of a shallow tray with colored solutions, keeping the sticks submerged.
- Allow the tray to sit undisturbed in a warm area for crystallization.
- Once crystals form, remove the sticks and let them dry. Use white glue for a snowy effect if desired.
Notes
Customize colors with metallic paint, try Epsom salts if washing soda is unavailable, and integrate ornaments for more whimsy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2880 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: Art & Science Project