Crystal Flower
Craft your own crystal flower with simple materials for a stunning decoration that showcases the beauty of crystallization.
Ingredients
Material Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 3 tablespoons borax powder Essential for crystallization.
- 1 clean glass container or jar clean glass container or jar For suspending the flower.
- as needed pipe cleaners Any color of your choice.
- as needed food coloring Optional for coloring the crystals.
- 1 wooden stick or pencil Used for suspending the flower.
- as needed string Optional, to secure the flower.
Instructions
Preparation
- Shape your flower by twisting several pipe cleaners together.
- Bend the pipe cleaners into arcs to add petals.
Prepare the Solution
- Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a small pot.
- Gradually stir in 3 tablespoons of borax until fully dissolved.
- Add food coloring if desired.
Assemble the Crystal Flower
- Attach the flower to a wooden stick or pencil.
- Ensure the flower dangles into the solution without touching the sides or bottom of the container.
- Use string or another pipe cleaner to keep it in place.
Let it Grow
- Allow the solution to cool to room temperature.
- Leave it undisturbed for 4 to 12 hours to observe crystallization.
Finishing Touches
- Gently remove the flower when satisfied with the crystal growth.
- Let it dry on a paper towel.
Notes
Experiment with colors and shapes for unique variations. Add glitter for more sparkle.