Ingredients
- Baking soda
- Epsom salt
- Food coloring
- Water
- A container for growing the crystals
Instructions
- In your container, mix baking soda with water until it forms a paste. Add the water gradually so you can control the consistency.
- Stir Epsom salt into the baking soda mixture.
- Add food coloring and stir until you reach the shade you want. For a rainbow look, divide the mixture among containers and color each one separately.
- Leave the mixture undisturbed for a few days while the crystals form. Check on it periodically, but avoid unnecessary stirring.
- Once crystals have formed, arrange them into a colorful tree shape. Handle the crystals gently, as their final structure may be delicate.
Notes
This is a crystal craft rather than a washable crochet item. Avoid rinsing or washing the finished display, since water can affect the crystals. Keep it dry and handle it carefully.
