Making Crystals Page

Heat your water until it’s steaming. Slowly stir in the alum/borax, a spoonful at a time, until no more will dissolve. You’ll see a tiny pile of powder at the bottom—that’s your sign.

| Problem | Likely Fix | |--------|------------| | Nothing grew | Your solution wasn’t saturated enough. Add more powder. | | Crystals grew on the jar instead of the string | The jar was too rough or the string was touching the side. Scrub the jar and recenter. | | Cloudy, not clear | Too much dust, or the solution cooled too fast. Try distilled water and slower cooling. | | A weird, fuzzy growth | That’s likely salt or impurities. Start fresh with clean equipment. | making crystals

These create delicate, needle-like crystals that look like frosted glass. 3. Step-by-Step: The Borax Method Heat your water until it’s steaming

Happy growing!

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Lift your crystal out, rinse it gently with cool water, and let it dry on a paper towel. 4. Pro-Tips for "Jewel-Quality" Results