Tie the other end of the fishing line to a pencil then set the pencil across the top of the jar so the seed crystal is suspended in the alum solution without touching the sides or bottom of the jar. You can also learn how to grow borax crystals on objects like eggshells seashells and even pumpkins.
I also find a way to grow the crystal fast so you dont have to wait over night to see the actual salt crystal.
How to make salt crystals without borax.
Some people like to use borax for salt crystal but we didnt use it.
In this video i am showing you how to make really cool borax crystals using cotton balls instead of pipe cleaners.
Just wrap it around the pencil until it is the right length.
How to make salt crystals without borax.
Add borax to the jar a spoonful at a time until it wont dissolve anymore.
Luckily you dont need expensive or special supplies to learn how to grow crystals with borax.
The first thing youll want to do is bend your pipe cleaners into a compact shape.
Then pour in 14 to a 12 cup of salt stirring until the water is clear.
To make crystals with borax start by tying a string to a pencil popsicle stick or butter knife.
To make salt crystals easily at home start by heating 12 a cup of water in a pan until it begins to boil.
When you create a super saturated solution the salt crystals must go somewhere when the mixture cools and the water starts to evaporate.
The more compact it is the more crystals will form on the outside.
Next form a pipe cleaner into the shape you want your crystals to be and tie the shape to the string.
You may need to adjust the length of the fishing line.
If you leave big gaps in your pipe cleaners your crystals will end up with holes in them.
The furry pipe cleaners make the perfect surface for salt crystals to cling to.
Continue adding salt to the water until the grains stop dissolving when you stir and then pour the mixture into clean clear heat safe jar or container.
I am so sorry that i lost my footage and that the crystals were not fully formed.
Borax or epsom salt cotton balls or pipe cleaners tied onto a string.
However if you want to learn how to grow crystals without borax check out growing salt crystals or growing sugar crystals instead.
Prep your pipe cleaners.
Preparation for the salt crystal ornament making.
Salt crystals form when a solution of water becomes over saturated with salt.
Then boil enough water to fill your jar and pour it in.
Hope you enjoyed this diy on making epsom salt crystals.
All we used are salt and water pipe cleaners and contructrion paper.
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