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Materials
Materials
- 1 cup Hot water Use for the borax solution.
- 3 tablespoons Borax (sodium borate) Dissolve in water to create the crystallization solution.
- Clear plastic beads Fill the heart-shaped mold with these beads.
- Heart-shaped mold Silicone molds work best.
- A stir stick To mix the borax and water.
- String or fishing line For hanging the finished suncatcher.
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by boiling water in a pot. For every cup of water, add about three tablespoons of borax and stir until completely dissolved. Handle hot water safely with adult supervision.
- Fill the heart-shaped mold with the clear beads, leaving space for the borax solution.
- Carefully pour the borax solution over the beads until they are completely submerged.
- Allow the mixture to cool at room temperature for several hours or overnight.
- Once fully cooled, gently remove the suncatcher from the mold and check for any rough edges.
- Attach a piece of string or fishing line to the suncatcher for hanging.
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Tips & Notes:
Crystals may not form correctly if not enough borax is used or if the mixture is disturbed while cooling. Allow sufficient time for crystallization. These suncatchers create stunning reflections when hung in sunny windows and can be customized with different colors and sizes of beads.