Ingredients
- Salt or Sugar or Borax (1 base per jar)
- Water (as needed)
- Glass jars or bowls (1 for each base)
- String (1 piece per jar)
- Pencil or stick (1 per jar)
Instructions
- Choose a base. Select salt, sugar, or Borax. Do not mix the bases in the same solution.
- Make a concentrated solution. Dissolve your chosen base in hot water in a glass jar or bowl. Keep adding it until no more will dissolve. An adult should handle the hot water.
- Prepare the hanging string. Tie one end of the string to a pencil or stick.
- Suspend the string. Rest the pencil or stick across the top of the container so the string hangs in the solution. Adjust it so it does not touch the bottom.
- Leave the container undisturbed. Set it somewhere it can remain safely for several days. Avoid moving or shaking it while crystals form.
- Watch the crystals grow. As water evaporates, crystals may collect on the string. Check the container without disturbing it.
- Remove and dry the crystals. After a few days, lift out the string and let the crystals dry.
Notes
These crystals are not crochet fabric, so yarn washing, blocking, and fiber-care instructions do not apply. Keep the dried crystals in a dry place, away from moisture, which may affect them. Use adult supervision when preparing hot water or handling Borax.
