Crystal Heart Science Experiment

Borax crystals have been taking over Pinterest!  We finally tried it and had great results (the second time).  Our first try didn't work because we didn't have the correct ratio of Borax to water.

Supplies needed:

Borax - sold by the box in cleaning aisle of stores

Boiling water

Glass container - I used an old vase, but Mason jars would work too

Stick - anything you have works (pencil, chopsticks, ruler)

String

Pipe Cleaners

Food coloring (optional) - we died our solution a little pink/red for the above results.

Simple directions:

1. Make your design from pipe cleaners.

2. Attach the pipe cleaner to the stick with a piece of string.  This will allow the heart to dangle in the solution. 

3. Mix boiling 1 pint of boiling water with 1/3 cup of Borax.

4. Lower design into the water.  Let it stay for 3 hours or overnight.

5. Dry and display.

For a really great example, clear photos and the science behind why it works - check out Club Chica.

For more Valentines Crafts click here and here.  For fun candy - free card ideas, click here.

Kristen @ Busy Kids = Happy Mom  

Kristen's background is in elementary education, crafts and raising boys!  Busy kids are those engaged in fun, practical, and purposeful activities in their daily life.  

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