Description
Create stunning Frozen Blue Crystal Snowflakes that capture the essence of winter, perfect for a fun and educational craft project with kids.
Ingredients
Scale
- Boric acid or Epsom salt
- 1 cup of water
- Blue food coloring
- Pipe cleaners (various colors)
- String
- Wide mouth jar or bowl
- Spoon for stirring
- Baking tray or parchment paper (for drying)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pipe Cleaner Shape: Twist together pipe cleaners to create a snowflake shape.
- Mix the Crystal Solution: Mix 1 cup of water with 3 tablespoons of boric acid/Epsom salt until fully dissolved, then add blue food coloring.
- Set Up for Crystallization: Tie a string around the center of the snowflake and attach it to a pencil resting across the jar mouth. Submerge the snowflake in the solution.
- Let the Magic Happen: Allow the jar to sit undisturbed for 24-48 hours.
- Remove and Dry: Remove the snowflake and allow it to dry on parchment paper.
Notes
Experiment with different colors and designs for a unique touch. Be cautious while handling boric acid, ensuring supervision for children.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Creating
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 snowflake
- 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