Did this crystal grow after 7 days? Well now we’re growing 2 more! If you want to try this at home, the crystal growing kit is in my amazon shop! Link in bio💚 Just make sure the powder is FULLY dissolved first🤦‍♀️. It’s all trial and error, amiright?!😂 And if you’re wondering how crystals even grow… the crystalline molecules released from the supersaturated solution will begin to attach to the crystal seed, which will gradually grow and form the beautiful greeny/bluey crystal. | Jessie JJ

DIY Rainbow Crystal Forest Recipe Materials: - Pipe cleaners (various colors) - Alum powder (potassium aluminum sulfate) - Boiling water - Food coloring - Glass jars or heat-safe containers - String or thread - Pencil, chopstick, or skewer (for suspending) - Scissors Directions: 1. Shape the trees: Begin by twisting the pipe cleaners into small tree shapes. Create a trunk with several branching arms. Trim the branches so that the tree fits comfortably inside the jar without touching the sides. 2

Ingredients 2 cups very hot water (just below boiling; adult supervision recommended) 6 tablespoons Borax powder (laundry aisle) Food coloring (gel or liquid) Pink (for the heart) Yellow (for the star) Materials Pipe cleaners (white or matching colors) Clear glass bowl or jar Spoon for stirring Scissors String or fishing line (optional, for suspending shapes) Pencil or skewer (if hanging shapes) Paper towels Crystal Ratio 3 tablespoons Borax per 1 cup very hot water Use slightly more Borax for c