How to Grow a Crystal Initial
Shape a pipe cleaner into the initial you want., Pour the hot water into the jar. , Carefully add 3 tablespoons of borax to the hot water in the jar. , Add 4 drops of food colouring., Attach two pieces of dental floss to each side of the initial...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Shape a pipe cleaner into the initial you want.
Make sure that the initial shape will fit in the jar that you've chosen.
The jar should be wide-mouthed and of a decent but not too large a size for the this project.
It should also be well-cleaned before using it, so that there is no residue to interfere with the crystal forming process. -
Step 2: Pour the hot water into the jar.
,, Stir until the borax completely dissolves. , Tie on firmly ,, Cradle the pencil across the open mouth of the jar.
The pipe cleaner should hang above the bottom of the jar, if not, adjust so that it does. , Check now and then, as you can watch the crystals grow. , Carefully pull the initial back up, taking care not to knock any of the crystal formation that has grown. , You can hang it on your lamp, so that when you switch it on, the crystal initial shines brighter, or you can see it glow in the night. -
Step 3: Carefully add 3 tablespoons of borax to the hot water in the jar.
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Step 4: Add 4 drops of food colouring.
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Step 5: Attach two pieces of dental floss to each side of the initial.
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Step 6: Tie the ends of the floss pieces to a pencil.
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Step 7: Gently lower the initial into the water until it is immersed.
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Step 8: Wait 18 hours.
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Step 9: Remove after 18 hours or the next day.
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Step 10: Hang your new bling with string to display your creative initial.
Detailed Guide
Make sure that the initial shape will fit in the jar that you've chosen.
The jar should be wide-mouthed and of a decent but not too large a size for the this project.
It should also be well-cleaned before using it, so that there is no residue to interfere with the crystal forming process.
,, Stir until the borax completely dissolves. , Tie on firmly ,, Cradle the pencil across the open mouth of the jar.
The pipe cleaner should hang above the bottom of the jar, if not, adjust so that it does. , Check now and then, as you can watch the crystals grow. , Carefully pull the initial back up, taking care not to knock any of the crystal formation that has grown. , You can hang it on your lamp, so that when you switch it on, the crystal initial shines brighter, or you can see it glow in the night.
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