Crystal Growing Flower
Create a beautiful crystal flower using simple materials like borax, pipe cleaners, and warm water. A soothing, hands-on craft that encourages patience and observation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1440 minutes
- Yield: 1 Crystal Growing Flower
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
- Diet: N/A
Ingredients
- Borax powder, about 3 to 4 tablespoons per cup of water
- Pipe cleaners in colors you love
- A clear glass jar or cup
- A pencil or chopstick
- String or thin thread
- Measuring spoon and heat-safe container
- Food coloring or liquid watercolors (optional)
- Gloves or tweezers (optional)
- A tray or towel to catch drips
Instructions
- Gently twist three to five pipe cleaners into a simple flower shape.
- Trim any long ends and wrap a small bit of string around the base if needed.
- Pour boiling water into the glass jar, filling it most of the way.
- Add borax a little at a time, stirring until it dissolves.
- Drop in food coloring and stir until the color spreads evenly.
- Tie one end of the string to the flower and the other to a pencil.
- Place the jar in a calm, warm place and let it rest undisturbed for 8 to 24 hours.
- Once the crystals look full, carefully lift the flower and let excess solution drip off.
- Lightly rinse the finished flower with cool water and pat dry.
- Record your observations of the process in a notebook.
Notes
Keep your Crystal Growing Flower in a dry place away from humidity and curious pets. Use a soft brush to clean any dust.