Baking Soda Crystal Tree
Create a visually stunning crystal tree using baking soda, water, and corn syrup, perfect for educational fun and holiday decoration.
Ingredients
Materials for Crystal Tree
- 1 cup baking soda
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup corn syrup Can be substituted with sugar solution
- 1 small container small container (like a cup or small bowl)
- 1 piece pipe cleaners (any color)
- 1 piece string
- 1 spoon spoon for stirring
- optional food coloring For decorative purposes
- 1 glass jar glass jar to hold the tree
Instructions
Setting Up the Tree
- Take a pipe cleaner and twist it into a tree shape, making branches and a trunk.
- In your small container, mix one cup of baking soda, one cup of water, and half a cup of corn syrup.
- Stir slowly until the mixture is well combined, ensuring no baking soda remains at the bottom.
Growing Crystals
- Dip the pipe cleaner tree into the solution, ensuring it is fully saturated.
- Tie a string around the top of your tree and suspend it inside a clean glass jar. Make sure it doesn’t touch the sides or bottom.
- Place the jar in a cool, undisturbed area. Over 24 to 72 hours, crystals will form as the solution evaporates.
Final Touches
- Once the crystals have formed to your liking, remove the tree from the jar.
- Optionally, spray it with a little water mixed with food coloring to add color.
Notes
Customize your tree by experimenting with various shapes and sizes using different colors of pipe cleaners. You can also add food coloring to the solution for colorful crystals, or decorate it with small ornaments or glitter for a festive touch.