Description
Create vibrant and engaging Rainbow Pipe Cleaner Crystal Trees with this simple craft project, perfect for kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
- Pipe cleaners (various colors)
- Borax (1/4 cup)
- Water (2 cups, boiling)
- Small jar or container
- String or thread
- Scissors
- Spoon for stirring
- Optional: Food coloring for tinted crystals
Instructions
- Prepare the Pipe Cleaners: Cut and twist the pipe cleaners into tree shapes.
- Prepare the Crystal Solution: Boil water and dissolve borax in it; optionally add food coloring.
- Suspend the Pipe Cleaner Tree: Tie a string to the top and, place the tree inside the jar.
- Grow the Crystals: Let the jar sit overnight for crystals to form.
- Final Touch: Remove and dry the tree on a paper towel.
Notes
Experiment with color combinations and sizes for unique creations. Use beads or glitter for added flair.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 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