A single speck can trigger a thousand tiny crystals instead of one big one. Cover the jar with a coffee filter, not an airtight lid (evaporation needed).
Borax crystals are incredibly sturdy and take color beautifully, making them perfect for creating "everlasting" snowflakes or geode shapes. What You’ll Need: Borax (found in the laundry aisle) Boiling water Pipe cleaners Food coloring Step-by-Step: growing crystals science project
If you put your crystal into water that isn't fully saturated, the water will actually eat the crystal! Always make sure your solution is "room temp" before dunking your seed. A single speck can trigger a thousand tiny