Crystal Snowman
Create a sparkling crystal snowman using simple household materials in a fun craft activity for all ages.
Ingredients
Materials Needed
- 1 cup borax Found in the laundry aisle
- 2 cups water Hot but not boiling water
- 1 count heat-safe container Like a glass jar or bowl
- 1 count pipe cleaners White or colored for the snowman
- 1 count string For suspension
- 1 count pencil or stick To hold the snowman in place
- optional count small foam balls or googly eyes For decoration
Instructions
Preparation
- Shape the pipe cleaners into a snowman outline: one for the body, one for the head, and additional shapes for arms or accessories.
- Heat 2 cups of water in a pot until it’s almost boiling.
- Add in 1 cup of borax slowly while stirring to ensure it dissolves completely.
Suspension
- Attach a string to the top of the snowman’s head and tie the other end to a pencil or stick.
- Rest the pencil or stick across the top of the container, allowing the snowman to hang in the borax solution.
Waiting Period
- Set aside the jar in a safe location for 24 hours and wait for the crystals to form.
Reveal
- After 24 hours, carefully remove the snowman from the solution and gently rinse to remove excess borax.
- Marvel at the beautiful crystal formations that have formed.
Notes
Customize your snowman with different colored pipe cleaners, glitter, or sequins. You can also create a winter scene with additional crafts like paper snowflakes or pinecone trees.