Borax Crystals
What You'll Need:
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White Pipe Cleaners
String
Twig/Pencil
Borax (I used 20 Mule Team Laundry Booster. Do not use Boraxo Soap.)
Water
Blue Food Coloring (optional)
Jars Large Enough to Submerge Ornament in Borax Solution
Steps:
1. Cut the pipe cleaner into 3 equal parts. Twist together to form a
six sided-star, or any shape you choose.
2. Tie one end of your string to the top of your ornament and the
other end to your twig or pencil.
3. Mix together your crystal solution at a ratio of 3 tablespoons of
Borax to one cup of boiling water. Stir until the Borax dissolves.
Don't expect all of the powder to dissolve, some may settle on the
bottom. To give your crystal a slightly blue cast, add a drop or two of blue food coloring.
4. Pour the crystal solution into a wide mouth jar. You will need enough of
this solution to submerge your pipe cleaner ornament.
5. Submerge your ornament in the crystal solution with the twig resting on
the lip of the jar so that the ornament hangs freely. You do not want the
ornament to touch the bottom of the jar
6. Leave the ornament in place for overnight.
While Borax is an earth friendly cleaner, it is not edible. So keep your
ornaments away from small children and pets.