Sugar Crystal Experiment
A calming and creative project that allows you to grow sugar crystals, providing both a visual delight and a hands-on experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 7 days
- Yield: Varies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: World
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup warm water
- Optional: food coloring (a few drops)
- Cotton string or light fishing line
- Wooden skewer or clean pencil
- Clothespin or clip
- Clean glass jar
- Thermometer (optional)
Instructions
- Warm a cup of water gently on low heat until it feels warm and slightly steamy.
- Stir slowly with a spoon to invite calm and make space for the next step.
- Add sugar a little at a time and stir until it dissolves, creating a glossy mixture.
- Remove the pan from heat and let the syrup sit to cool.
- If desired, add a drop or two of food coloring and stir softly.
- Pour the syrup into a clean glass jar, leaving space at the top.
- Tie a short length of string to a skewer or pencil and clip it to the jar.
- Lower the string into the jar while balancing the skewer across the rim.
- Cover the jar loosely with a paper or lid to keep dust out.
- Check the jar every 12 to 24 hours and observe the changes without touching.
- After 2 to 7 days, remove the skewer when crystals reach the desired size and let them dry.
Notes
Store finished crystals in a sealed jar to keep them dry. Avoid humid environments to prevent them from becoming sticky.