Comments on: How to Grow Salt Crystals Overnight

By: Ana Dziengel

Ana Dziengel — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 18:50:59 +0000

In reply to Veronica. It's a perfect substitute :)

By: Veronica

Veronica — Sat, 20 Jan 2018 02:41:44 +0000

Hi, I am wondering if I can use food coloring instead of water coloring? Thanks

By: christine

christine — Wed, 30 Aug 2017 08:16:29 +0000

I love the idea for the sun catcher I think it would be fun to do this with Gson.

By: Ana Dziengel

Ana Dziengel — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 11:49:20 +0000

In reply to Lise Latour. Make sure to drain the water. They should stay as is though keep in mind they can be fragile so if the jar gets dumped a lot some may break.

By: Lise Latour

Lise Latour — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 22:57:56 +0000

Lise Latour asks????

If I make the crystals in a mason Jar, and the next day,put the cover on tight can I give them as gifts????? Will they always stay As beautiful as they are the first night????

By: Ana Dziengel

Ana Dziengel — Sat, 11 Mar 2017 13:51:24 +0000

In reply to Emmy.

It was suggested to me to place a small catalyst in the jar, a pebble or something else to give the crystals something to grow on. I also just wrote a new post about Borax Crystals which are super easy to grow: https://babbledabbledo.com/borax-crystal-wind-catchers/

By: Emmy

Emmy — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 23:24:03 +0000

In reply to Holly. I couldn't get as many to grow either. Maybe I have to keep them in the refrigerator longer I guess. Anyways, thank you so much for this tutorial, Ana! Not only is this project fun for kids, but I have to admit that I had way more fun than I should have haha ;)

By: Ana Dziengel

Ana Dziengel — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 13:37:41 +0000

In reply to Greg. Simply pour off the excess water :) Be careful so you don't break the crystals

By: Greg

Greg — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 01:45:11 +0000

I made a couple crystal jars. One is actually in a small glass bottle but im wondering if there is a way to get rid of all the water so itll last forever. Any thoughts?

By: Ana Dziengel

Ana Dziengel — Wed, 31 Aug 2016 15:57:10 +0000

In reply to Emma Joy. Unfortunately you need Epsom salt. But it's super easy to find in drugstores and large supermarkets in the health/first aid sections. A big bag costs a few dollars :)