Crystal Name Craft
Transform letters into dazzling crystals with this engaging craft recipe perfect for all ages.
Ingredients
Materials Needed
- 1 clean glass jar clean glass jar or container Ensure it’s heatproof.
- 1 package pipe cleaners (preferably white) For shaping your word.
- 3 cups boiling water To dissolve Borax.
- 1 cup Borax Available at most grocery stores.
- optional as desired food coloring For colored crystals.
- 1 stick wooden stick or pencil For suspension.
- 1 bowl bowl or spoon for mixing To mix the Borax solution.
Instructions
Preparing the Pipe Cleaners
- Take the pipe cleaners and twist them together to form the initials or word you want to crystallize.
- Bend the top of your design into a loop to create a suspension hook that attaches to the wooden stick.
Making the Borax Solution
- Boil enough water to completely dissolve the Borax (about 3 cups).
- Add approximately 1 cup of Borax to the boiling water, stirring until fully dissolved. Ensure the solution feels saturated.
- If desired, add a few drops of food coloring for colored crystals.
Combining Your Creations
- Dip the pipe cleaner into the solution briefly, then suspend it in the jar using the wooden stick, ensuring it doesn’t touch the sides or bottom.
- Place the jar in a cool, quiet spot and allow it to sit undisturbed for 24-48 hours.
Observing the Magic
- After a day or two, check the crystals formed.
- Once satisfied with the growth, carefully remove your creation and let it dry on a paper towel.
Notes
Experiment with different colors, shapes, and string types for unique results. Crystals can take 24-48 hours to form.