Crystals form through a process called . When we dissolve a solid (like salt or sugar) into hot water, we create a supersaturated solution . Hot water can hold more dissolved particles than cold water. As the water cools and evaporates, it can no longer hold onto all that solid material. The particles are forced to "settle down," locking arms in a repeating, geometric pattern—creating a crystal.
Now it's time to create your crystal! Here's a step-by-step guide: create your own crystals