Crystal Growing Snowman
Create a delightful and educational crystal growing snowman that combines art and science in a fun winter craft.
Ingredients
Base Materials
- 1 cup boiling water Used to dissolve sugar.
- 3 cups sugar Main ingredient for creating crystals.
- 1 clean glass jar clean glass jar or container To hold the snowman and sugar solution.
- pipe cleaners White for snowman structure.
- 1 string For suspending the snowman.
- 1 pencil or stick To help suspend the snowman in the jar.
- food coloring Optional, for adding color to the crystals.
- glitter Optional, for decoration.
Instructions
Prepare the Base
- Twist the pipe cleaners into the shape of a snowman, forming a bottom ball, middle ball, and smaller head.
- Use a string to connect them if needed.
Make the Crystal Solution
- Boil water in a pot.
- Gradually add sugar, stirring continuously until fully dissolved. (Tip: It may take a few minutes!)
- Optionally, add a few drops of food coloring for a colored effect.
Begin the Crystal Growth
- Suspend the snowman in the jar using the pencil; the bottom should not touch the bottom of the jar.
- Pour the sugar solution into the jar until the snowman is submerged.
- Place the jar in a location where it won’t be disturbed.
- In a few hours to a few days, watch as beautiful crystals start to form on the snowman.
Final Touches
- Once crystals have fully formed, you can embellish with glitter or additional decorations for the snowman.
Notes
Color Choices: Experiment with different colors of food coloring to create a unique snowman. Use other materials like felt or fabric to create alternative snowman forms. Take your snowman outside for a winter-themed photo session!