Baking Soda Rainbow Crystal Trees
A fun and educational craft project creating colorful crystal formations resembling trees using baking soda and vinegar.
Ingredients
Materials
- 1 cup baking soda The main ingredient for forming crystals.
- 1 cup water To dissolve the baking soda.
- 1 cup white vinegar To create a fizzy reaction.
- various drops Food coloring Choose any colors to make colorful crystals.
- as needed Pipe cleaners To shape into trees.
- as needed Small cups or containers To hold the colored solution.
- 1 Baking dish or tray To catch any overflow from the solutions.
- 1 Spoon for mixing For mixing the solution.
- optional Parchment paper To place the crystals to dry.
Instructions
Create the Tree Base
- Twist the pipe cleaners into tree shapes and ensure there's a sturdy base for your tree to stand upright.
Prepare the Crystal Solution
- In a large bowl, combine 1 cup of baking soda with 1 cup of water and mix well until fully dissolved.
Add Color
- Divide the solution into small cups or containers and add several drops of food coloring to each, stirring to distribute the color.
Vinegar Reaction
- Carefully pour 1 cup of white vinegar into each colored solution and watch as the mixture fizzes and bubbles!
Submerge Your Tree
- Place your pipe cleaner tree into the bubbling solution and allow it to sit undisturbed for several hours or overnight.
Drying the Crystals
- After the solution has settled, carefully remove the tree and place it on parchment paper to dry. Crystals will form as the solution evaporates.
Notes
Experiment with different colors and shapes for unique projects. Use glitter for extra sparkle and consider different depths in containers for varied crystal sizes.