Crystal Snowflakes

These snowflakes are an easy to make kids activity and the results can be stunning. Children can use them as ornaments on a Christmas tree, or hang the crystal snowflakes in your windows where they sparkle in the light.

Kids can make marshmallow snowflakes, glitter snowflakes, sparkle snowflakes and folded paper snowflakes too.

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Crystal Snowflakes

Materials - (pipe cleaners, thread, wool, water, borax, disposable container)

NOTE: Adults must supervise this project. Be sure to read the safety information on the Borax box.

Create the snowflake shapes from pipe cleaners.

Cut one pipe cleaner in three pieces and twist them together in the center. Tie a thread or wool around each of the arms to create a circle.

Take one pipe cleaner and twirl it into a spiral shape.

Take two pipe cleaners and twist them together in the center. Bend the pieces to create square or rectangular sections of the snowflake.

Choose a container that is wide and deep enough to allow the snowflakes to float freely. Find a stick or ruler that can sit across the top of the container. Use the thread to tie the snowflakes to the stick.
Have an adult, heat some water to boiling and pour it into the container. Add about 1/4 cup of borax ( see Notes) for every 2 cups of boiling water. Stir until it dissolves. If all the borax dissolves, continue adding more borax until a bit is left not dissolved.
Put the stick over the container so that all the snowflakes are floating in the borax solution. Try to arrange them so that they don't touch each other.
Leave them over night to let the crystals form.

Notes:

Borax is a mineral that is commonly sold as a laundry booster. 20 Mule Team Borax is a one brand found in the laundry section at a grocery store. Do not use laundry soap with borax added.
Borax is a chemical and must be handled with care. Never leave it where young children can get to it. Don't leave the crystal solution where children or pets could accidentally drink it.
Use in well ventilated area.
In case of accident, follow medical treatment recommended on the package.

Hints:

Use colored pipe cleaners to create colorful snowflakes.
Try adding food coloring to the solution to get colorful snowflakes.

Learn more about how crystals are formed.

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