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DIY Baking Soda Crystal Structures

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A hands-on activity for creating beautiful baking soda crystal structures that fosters creativity and family bonding.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups of baking soda
  • 2 cups of hot water
  • 5 drops of liquid food coloring (blue, pink, and green)
  • 2 small glass bowls or jars
  • 12 inches of cotton yarn
  • 2 metal paperclips

Instructions

  1. Start by stirring the baking soda into the hot water until it’s completely dissolved; this leads to a lovely saturated mixture.
  2. Pour the mixture into your small glass bowls, adding a drop or two of your chosen food coloring to create beautiful shades.
  3. Tie a paperclip at each end of the cotton yarn and gently place one end in each jar, allowing the yarn to drape between them.
  4. Set your bowls on a tray in a warm, quiet spot and watch the crystals grow over the next few days.

Notes

Patience is key as the crystallization unfolds over time, creating beautiful and resilient structures.

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