Description
Create stunning rainbow crystals that are not only visually mesmerizing but also educational. Perfect for all ages, enjoy a fun craft that teaches about crystallization and solutions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of water
- ½ cup of sugar (or salt)
- Food coloring (various colors)
- Clear glass jars or containers
- A spoon for stirring
- A heat source (like a stove or kettle)
- String or a skewer (optional, for hanging crystals)
Instructions
- Prepare the Solution: Heat the water until boiling and gradually add the sugar (or salt), stirring until completely dissolved.
- Color It Up: Divide the solution into separate containers and add food coloring to each.
- Set Up the Crystals: Pour the colored solutions into clean glass jars. If using string, suspend it in the solution using a pencil or skewer.
- Let It Grow: Place the jars in a safe, undisturbed location for 3-7 days and observe the crystal formation.
Notes
Experiment with different types of sugar or add glitter for a sparkling effect. Use larger or smaller containers to vary crystal size.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Not applicable
- Calories: Variable depending on materials used
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg