Growing Crystal Winter Snowflakes
Create beautiful crystal snowflakes using simple household materials, combining science and creativity for stunning winter decorations or gifts.
Ingredients
Materials
- 1 cup boiling water Use fresh boiling water for best results.
- 3 tablespoons Epsom salts Can be substituted with table salt or rock salt.
- 1 clean glass jar clean glass jar Any size jar will work, but a larger jar yields larger snowflakes.
- 1 piece pipe cleaner (white or blue) Bend into a snowflake shape.
- 1 piece pencil or popsicle stick Used to suspend the snowflake in the solution.
- 1 string (optional) String For hanging the snowflake.
- as desired food coloring (optional) Add for color variation.
Instructions
Preparation
- Bend the pipe cleaner into a snowflake shape, securing the ends.
- In a glass jar, pour the boiling water and add the Epsom salts, stirring until dissolved.
- Optionally, add a few drops of food coloring.
Submersion and Growth
- Attach the snowflake to a pencil or popsicle stick using string.
- Rest the pencil across the top of the jar so the snowflake dangles in the solution.
- Place the jar in a cool, sunless area and let it sit undisturbed for 24 hours.
Finalization
- Carefully remove the snowflake from the solution and let it dry.
- Admire the crystallized snowflake!
Notes
Customize your snowflakes with different pipe cleaners or add multiple colors for a rainbow effect. Experiment with shapes and sizes for unique designs.