Rainbow Crystal Snowflakes
Create stunning rainbow crystal snowflakes with simple materials and techniques, perfect for all ages and occasions.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup Borax
- 3 cups Hot water Almost boiling
- assorted colors pipe cleaners Pipe cleaners Twist them together to form a snowflake shape
- String For hanging the snowflake
- Scissors To cut string if necessary
- 1 Wide-mouth jar or glass container To hold the snowflake while it crystallizes
- optional Food coloring To add color to the crystals
- 1 Stirring stick (like a wooden spoon)
Instructions
Preparation
- Twist several pipe cleaners together to form a snowflake shape. Ensure it has multiple 'arms' for better crystal formation.
- In a separate container, heat the water until almost boiling.
- Carefully add 1 cup of borax to the hot water. Stir until fully dissolved to create a thick solution.
- If you want colorful crystals, add a few drops of food coloring to your solution and stir.
- Tie a piece of string to the center of your snowflake and suspend it inside the jar so that it does not touch the sides or bottom.
- Allow the setup to sit undisturbed in a cool location for 24 hours.
- After a day, carefully pull out the snowflake and rinse it under cool water to remove any excess borax.
Notes
Adjust the design by experimenting with different shapes using pipe cleaners. You can also mix glitter into the solution for extra sparkle!