Description
Create your own vibrant orange crystal heart, a charming decoration and thoughtful gift using simple materials and processes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of water
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1 tablespoon of vinegar
- Food coloring (orange)
- A small heart-shaped mold
- Spoon for stirring
- Stove or heat source for boiling
- Jar or glass container for crystallization
Instructions
- In a pot, mix 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar. Heat the mixture on the stove until the sugar completely dissolves, stirring continuously. Once dissolved, add 1 tablespoon of vinegar and a few drops of orange food coloring. Mix well.
- Carefully pour the colored sugar solution into your heart-shaped mold. Leave some space at the top to prevent overflow as the crystals form.
- Allow the mixture to cool for about 30 minutes before placing it in the refrigerator. For the best results, let it sit undisturbed for 24-48 hours to allow crystals to grow.
- Once the crystals have formed, gently pull the heart out of the mold. Rinse under cool water to remove excess sugar and let dry on a paper towel.
Notes
Consider experimenting with different food coloring and materials for various effects. Keep your crystal heart in a cool, dry place.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crystallization
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 heart
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg