Making Experiment !full! - Crystal

What makes a crystal “good”? Size matters, of course—the world loves a giant. But clarity is the real prize. Slow cooling yields glassy perfection; fast cooling gives you a snowdrift of tiny needles. Temperature, evaporation rate, even the vibration of a nearby refrigerator can tilt the outcome from masterpiece to mush.

Place the jar in an undisturbed area where it won't be jostled. crystal making experiment

: Borax (found in the laundry aisle), boiling water, pipe cleaners, string, a pencil, and a wide-mouth glass jar. What makes a crystal “good”