Prepare for Halloween with APC’s Spooktacular Fun DIY Crystals Experiment!
You Will Need:
- Sodium Tetraborate (Borax) 5% Solution
- Water
- Pipe Cleaners (Orange and Green for a Pumpkin and Black for a Spider)
- String
- Stick
- Container
- Spoon (to stir)
Step 1
Start by using the different colour pipe cleaners to create the shapes of a Pumpkin and a Spider.
Step 2
Once you have made the creation, tie a piece of string around each one and tie the other end to a long stick.
Step 3
Start by heating water. For every cup of water add 3 tablespoons of Sodium Tetraborate (Borax) 5% Solution.
Top Tip: make sure the container is deep enough to stop your creation from touching the sides or bottom.
Step 4
Stir the solution until the Sodium Tetraborate (Borax) 5% Solution has dissolved. As long as most of it has dissolved it does not matter if part has settled at the bottom of the container.
Step 5
Carefully place the stick over the middle of the container allowing the creations to be submerged in the solution. Leave for 24 hours.
Step 6
After 24 hours, remove the creations from the Sodium Tetraborate (Borax) 5% Solution and allow them to dry on a cloth.
Step 7
Once dry, your creations are all done! They make great decorations for Halloween!
NOTE: BEFORE USING ANY OF THE PRODUCTS LISTED PLEASE READ ANY SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS TO THIS PRODUCT BEFORE USAGE.
APC Pure does not accept any responsibility, this is a guide only.
THIS EXPERIMENT SHOULD BE DONE WITH ADULT SUPERVISION AT ALL TIMES.