Borax Crystal Star Ornaments
Create beautiful and sparkly Borax crystal star ornaments that are not only decorative but also educational, making them perfect for family fun during the holiday season.
Ingredients
Materials Needed
- 1/2 cup Borax Essential for crystal formation
- 2 cups Water Must be boiling
- 1 string String or fishing line For hanging the ornament
- 1 each Star-shaped cookie cutter To create star shapes
- 1 each Sticks (such as skewers or chopsticks) To hold the string
- 1 each Boiling pot For boiling water
- 1 each Glass jar or cup To hold the borax solution
- optional drops Food coloring For colorful crystals
Instructions
Preparation
- In a pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
- Once boiling, stir in 1/2 cup of borax until fully dissolved.
Setup
- Place a star-shaped cookie cutter on a plate or a flat surface.
- Tie a piece of string to the stick, ensuring it’s long enough to reach the bottom of the jar.
- Place the stick across the top of the jar, so the string hangs down but does not touch the bottom.
Coloring
- If you’d like colorful crystals, add a few drops of food coloring into the boiling borax solution.
Cooling and Crystallizing
- Carefully pour your borax solution into the jar, enough to submerge the cookie cutter.
- Allow the jar to sit undisturbed for 6-12 hours, during which crystals will form on the cookie cutter.
Finishing Touches
- Once crystallization is complete, gently remove the star shape and rinse it under cold water to remove excess borax.
- Let it dry completely before hanging as an ornament.
Notes
You can use different cookie cutter shapes for variety. Adjust the amount of borax and water to create larger or smaller ornaments. Consider sprinkling fine glitter on the wet crystals for extra sparkle. Layer different colors of crystals by pouring multiple layers of solutions.