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Materials
- Clear glass jar or mason jar, clean and dry (easy to find)
- Boiling water, handled with care
- Epsom salts or alum powder (alum creates clear sparkly crystals; Epsom salt is gentle and safe)
- Paper or thin fabric petals (coffee filters, lightweight craft paper, or cotton fabric)
- Pipe cleaners or thin wire to form stems (bendable and can be shaped into petals)
- String or thin thread to suspend petals (strong enough to hold a small weight)
- Pencil or wooden skewer to balance the string across the jar
- Food coloring or diluted watercolor paint (optional for a soft tint)
- Small tray or towel to catch drips
- Gloves or cloth to protect hands from hot water (safety note)
- Tweezers or long wooden skewer for gentle adjustments (optional)
Instructions
- Safety and sensory note: the water will be hot. Wear gloves and work on a protected surface. The gentle steam and warm glass add a comforting tactile note to the process.
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