Description
Create stunning pink crystals with this easy and educational science experiment, perfect for all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of water
- 2 cups of sugar (or Epsom salt)
- Pink food coloring
- A heatproof glass container
- A stirring spoon
- A small saucepan
- A piece of string (optional, for hanging crystals)
- A paper towel or a cloth
Instructions
- Prepare the solution by bringing 1 cup of water to a boil in a saucepan.
- Slowly add 2 cups of sugar (or Epsom salt), stirring continuously until fully dissolved.
- Remove from heat and let the solution cool for a couple of minutes.
- Add a few drops of pink food coloring and stir well until the desired color is achieved.
- Pour the solution into a heatproof glass container and allow it to sit undisturbed.
- Check for crystal growth after 5-7 days, leaving the solution undisturbed for maximum size.
Notes
Experiment with different colors and sugar amounts for unique crystal sizes and shapes. Safe for kids with adult supervision.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crystallization
- Cuisine: Educational
Nutrition
- Serving Size: N/A
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg