Description
A delightful craft project that combines chemistry and creativity to make beautiful snowflake-shaped crystals.
Ingredients
- Pipe cleaners (white or blue)
- Borax powder (1/4 cup)
- Water (2 cups)
- Glass jar or heat-resistant container
- String or thread
- Stirring spoon
- Craft stick (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Snowflake Shape: Twist 3 pipe cleaners together to resemble a snowflake. Trim the ends if needed.
- Prepare the Borax Solution: Heat 2 cups of water until hot, add 1/4 cup borax powder, and stir until dissolved.
- Attach the Snowflake: Tie a string to the snowflake and suspend it in the jar with the string, ensuring it doesn’t touch the sides or bottom.
- Let the Crystals Grow: Allow the jar to sit undisturbed for several hours or overnight.
- Remove and Dry: Carefully remove the snowflake and dry it on wax paper.
Notes
Add food coloring to the solution for colorful crystals and experiment with different shapes for varied results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: Educational
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