Borax Crystal Flowers
Create beautiful and mesmerizing Borax Crystal Flowers through a calming DIY process that combines patience and art.
Ingredients
Materials for Borax Crystal Flowers
- 1 cup Borax powder Available at most grocery stores
- 3 cups boiling water Water needs to be boiling
- 1 piece Clear glass or jar Any size will do
- as needed pieces Pipe cleaners Any color you like
- 1 piece Clean stick or pencil For suspending the flower
- 1 piece String Optional, for hanging the flower
- 1 piece Small saucepan For boiling water
- 1 piece Stirring utensil Like a wooden spoon
- 1 workspace Workspace surface Clear and ready for a bit of magic
Instructions
Preparation
- Begin by bringing three cups of water to a boil in your saucepan. Focus on the steam rising as the water heats.
- Once boiling, remove the saucepan from the heat. Carefully add the Borax powder, stirring gently until it dissolves.
- Take your pipe cleaners and twist them into flower shapes. Allow your imagination to guide you.
- Tie a piece of string around the base of the flower if you wish to hang it later.
- Submerge your flower into the hot Borax solution, ensuring it is fully immersed.
- Place your stick or pencil across the top of the jar to suspend the flower, ensuring that it doesn’t touch the bottom.
- Let the jar sit undisturbed in a quiet corner, allowing the crystals to develop.
- After several hours or overnight, gently lift your flower from the liquid and allow it to dry softly on a paper towel.
- Once fully dry, your Borax Crystal Flower is ready to be displayed.
Notes
These crystals can be cherished pieces; store them in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent them from fading.