Ingredients
- Borax
- Water
- A heat-resistant container
- String or pipe cleaners for making shapes
- A pot or kettle for boiling water
Instructions
- Boil the water. Heat the water in a pot or kettle. Handle the kettle and hot water carefully.
- Make the Borax solution. Pour the boiling water into a heat-resistant container. Add 3 tablespoons of Borax for every cup of boiling water, then stir until the Borax dissolves completely.
- Shape the pipe cleaners. Form them into your chosen shapes, such as stars or simple geometric designs. Tie a length of string to each shape so it can hang in the container.
- Suspend the shapes. Lower the shapes into the solution. Make sure they do not touch the bottom of the container. Adjust the string as needed to keep each shape suspended.
- Leave the solution undisturbed. Let it cool and allow the crystals to form overnight. Keep the container somewhere it will not be bumped.
- Remove and admire your gems. Carefully lift out the shapes and enjoy their sparkling crystal coating.
Notes
Use a container that can safely hold hot water, keep children away from the boiling water and Borax solution, and avoid ingesting Borax. Wash hands after handling the materials, and keep the solution and finished pieces away from food and pets.
