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Materials
Materials
- 1 jar Clear glass jars Use as many jars as desired, depending on the batch size.
- 1 cup Borax Use about three tablespoons per cup of water.
- 1 cup Water Boil water for the solution.
- 1 piece String or fishing line To suspend the crystals in the solution.
- 1 spoon A spoon for stirring For mixing the borax into the water.
- 1 container A heat-resistant container For boiling water.
Instructions
Preparation
- Begin by boiling water in a heat-resistant container until it starts to steam.
- Remove the water from heat and add borax to it in a ratio of three tablespoons per cup of water. Stir until dissolved.
- While the solution is hot, pour it into the clear glass jars, leaving some space at the top.
- Tie a long piece of string or fishing line to a pencil or stick and lay it across the top of the jar so that the string hangs into the solution.
- Place your jars somewhere quiet and undisturbed for several hours to a few days to allow crystals to form.
- Once satisfied with the crystal growth, gently pull the string out and rinse the crystals in cool water to stop the process.
- Display the crystals by tying them with string to catch the light or arrange them on a shelf.
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Tips & Notes:
Experiment with different colors by adding food coloring to the solution. If crystals do not form correctly, try remixing the solution and ensure the borax is well dissolved before cooling. Children can help under adult supervision.