Snowflake Growing Experiment
A fun and educational activity for creating beautiful, crystallized snowflakes at home, perfect for all ages.
Ingredients
Materials
- 1 string or pipe cleaners String or pipe cleaners For shaping the snowflake
- 1/4 cup Borax For the crystal growing solution
- 2 cups Water Hot water needed to dissolve Borax
- 1 jar Glass jar To hold the solution and snowflake
- 1 stick Stirring stick For mixing the solution
- Optional Food coloring For adding color to the snowflakes
- Optional Scissors For cutting the string or pipe cleaners
Instructions
Preparation
- Cut string or pipe cleaners to shape them into a snowflake design. Alternatively, cut a length of string to suspend the snowflake.
- Tie the string or attach the pipe cleaner shape to the stick, ensuring it can hang freely.
Making the Solution
- Boil 2 cups of water in a pot, then carefully remove it from heat.
- Gradually stir in 1/4 cup of Borax until fully dissolved. The solution should feel grainy.
- Optional: Mix in a few drops of food coloring to create colored snowflakes.
Growing Snowflakes
- Dip your snowflake in the solution, then suspend it in the jar without touching the sides or bottom.
- Allow the jar to sit undisturbed in a cool place overnight. Crystals will form as the water evaporates.
Revealing Your Snowflakes
- After 6-12 hours, gently remove your snowflake from the jar. Rinse it with cold water to remove excess Borax.
- Let it dry on a paper towel and display your beautiful creation.
Notes
Swap pipe cleaners for different colors or shapes for unique designs. Adjust the Borax amount for different sizes of snowflakes. Enhance your creation with glitter, and experiment with different jars.