Baking Soda Crystal Trees
Create stunning baking soda crystal trees with your kids in this fun and educational science project.
Ingredients
For the crystal tree
- 1 cup baking soda The main ingredient for creating the crystals.
- 1/2 cup water Used to dissolve the baking soda.
- 1/2 cup vinegar Creates a fizzy reaction essential for the crystal growth.
- Food coloring your favorite colors Adds color to your crystal trees.
- 2-3 pieces pipe cleaners Shaped into tree forms for the crystal growth.
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather your materials: baking soda, vinegar, water, food coloring, and pipe cleaners.
- Shape the pipe cleaners into tree forms.
- Mix the baking soda and water in a bowl until it becomes a thick paste.
Cook/Assemble
- Dip your shaped pipe cleaner trees into the baking soda mixture, ensuring they are thoroughly coated.
- Place them on a tray lined with wax paper.
- Mix vinegar with food coloring and pour it over the trees, watching the fizzing action.
Serve
- Allow trees to sit undisturbed for several hours or overnight to let the crystals form.
- Once formed, gently remove the trees and display them.
Notes
Use more vinegar for fizz. Experiment with colors and shapes. Store extra crystals in a sealed container.