Description
Create beautiful pink borax crystals with this simple and educational craft project that combines artistry and science.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup borax powder
- Pink food coloring
- Glass jar
- String
- Pencil or chopstick
- Spoon for stirring
Instructions
- Prepare the Solution: Boil water in a saucepan. Gradually add borax powder, stirring until completely dissolved.
- Add Color: Add several drops of pink food coloring to the warm solution, mixing until desired shade is achieved.
- Set Up Your Jar: Cut a piece of string about 10 inches long. Tie one end around a pencil, positioning it across the top of the jar with the string hanging down.
- Crystal Growth: Pour the borax mixture into the jar, ensuring the string hangs in the solution. Let sit undisturbed for about 24 hours to see crystals form.
Notes
Experiment with different food coloring for unique designs. You can also use pipe cleaners for different shapes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1440 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: DIY
- 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