DIY Crystal Spikes

This experiment is suitable for any day, but it works best if you have a sunny day and when you want crystals to form quickly!

Important Note: Prior to using any of the products mentioned, it is highly recommended to thoroughly read and understand all safety precautions associated with each product. It is also strongly advised to perform a patch test before proceeding with usage.

Please be advised that this guide is intended for informational purposes only and APC Pure cannot accept any responsibility for the outcome of any usage based on this guide.

Here are the materials you'll need:

• Black construction paper
• Pie or cake pan
• Warm water
• Magnesium Sulphate Heptahydrate (Epsom Salts)
• Scissors

Step 1: Firstly, a sunny day isn’t required, however it will help! For this experiment, you will need rapid evaporation of the water to form the crystals, so pick somewhere that’s warm and dry to grow the crystals (a sunny porch or window is great).

Step 2: Use scissors to cut black (or another dark colour) construction paper so that it will fill the bottom of the pan.

Step 3: Add 1 tablespoon of Magnesium Sulphate Heptahydrate (Epsom Salts) to 1/4 warm water. Stir until the salt is dissolved.

Step 4: Put the construction paper in the pan and pour the salt solution over the paper. Then put the pan in the place you have selected to grow the crystals. As the water evaporates, you will start to see lots of spiky crystals. To see your crystals up-close, use a magnifying glass.