Grow Crystals At Home

A few drops of food coloring in the solution will tint the crystals.

To grow crystals, you'll need to allow the super-saturated solution to cool and precipitate out of solution. Here's a step-by-step guide: grow crystals at home

Borax (sodium tetraborate) grows large, clear, multi-sided crystals overnight. Note: Borax is a laundry booster. It's safe for this experiment but should not be eaten. Wash hands after handling. A few drops of food coloring in the

Boil one to two cups of distilled water. Gradually stir in your chosen solute (Alum, Borax, or Sugar) until no more will dissolve and grains settle at the bottom. grow crystals at home

The slower the water evaporates or cools, the larger and more transparent the crystals will be.