Crystal Ornaments

Create beautiful crystal ornaments using simple materials and enjoy the mesmerizing process of watching crystals grow.

Prep Time 20

Total Time 8

Course Craft

Cuisine Educational

Servings 8 ornaments

2 cups Water Pure and free from impurities for best results
6 tablespoons Borax Easily found in grocery stores, typically in the laundry aisle
as needed Pipe cleaners Choose colorful ones for fun shapes
1 Heatproof container or jar For the solution
as needed String or fishing line To hang your ornaments
1 Spoon For stirring the mixture
as desired Food coloring Optional: to add a playful twist

Start by boiling about two cups of water in a small saucepan.
Pour the boiling water into your heatproof container or jar.
Slowly add in about six tablespoons of Borax, stirring gently until the powder dissolves completely.
While the solution cools, shape your pipe cleaners into desired forms, such as snowflakes or spirals.
Tie a string or fishing line to your shaped pipe cleaner.
Submerge the pipe cleaner shape into the Borax solution, keeping the string outside of the container.
Allow the ornaments to rest in the solution for six to eight hours.
Once the time has passed, take out your ornaments and let them dry, giving them a soft shake to remove excess Borax.

Store ornaments in a soft, dry place to maintain their beauty. You can reuse materials for new designs or add unique elements like glitter.

Keyword Activities for Kids, crafting, Crystal Ornaments, DIY, Science Projects