Description
Create a stunning rainbow crystal tree using simple materials and witness the magic of crystallization in action.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of sugar or Epsom salt
- 1 cup of water
- Food coloring (various colors)
- A heatproof container (like a mason jar)
- A wooden stick or string
- A spoon for stirring
- A small saucepan
- A stovetop or hot plate
- Parchment paper
Instructions
- Boil 1 cup of water in a saucepan.
- Stir in 1 cup of sugar (or Epsom salt) until completely dissolved to form a saturated solution.
- Add food coloring to achieve desired hue.
- Allow the solution to cool slightly.
- Pour the colored solution into the heatproof container.
- Secure the wooden stick or string over the container without touching the bottom.
- Store the container in a cool, undisturbed area.
- Observe the crystals forming over a few days.
- Once satisfied, carefully remove the crystal tree and let it dry on parchment paper.
Notes
Experiment with different types of salt or sugar and use multiple color layers for a unique design.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tree
- 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