Glowing Crystals Experiment

October 22, 2019
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Wow the kids while teaching them about science and grow crystals that glow-in-the-dark!Using borax to grow crystals is an easy and fun experiment suitable for all ages.  Today, we tried to make this activity glow, and the results were just too fun!  Read on for the easy tutorial.
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How to Grow Salt Crystals Using borax

Materials
Method
  • Begin by bringing a large pot of water to a boil.
  • Then, fill the containers you are using 3/4 of the way with the boiling water.
  • Add 1 teaspoon of glowing paint to each container along with 2-3 tablespoons of borax.
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  • Stir until the ingredients are combined and the borax is dissolved.
  • Momentarily set these to the side.
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Making Shape Crystals
  • Have kids use their hands to form shapes out of pipe cleaners.
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  • Once the shapes are formed tie them from a pencil with string.
  • Then, place the shapes into the water ensuring that they do not touch the bottom or sides of the container.
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Growing Glowing Salt Crystals

  • Have kids observe the jars over the next day, recording any noticeable changes.
  • After just a few hours you will begin to notice changes taking place inside of the jars, and by the next day you will be well on your way to an entire crystal galaxy!
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WOW the kids and grow your own crystals that glow-in-the-dark.  This fun science experiment will have the entire family in awe! #glowingcrystals #glowingscienceexperiments #glowingcrystalsforkids #crystals #scienceexperimentskids #sciencefairprojects #scienceprojects #science #growingajeweledrose #activitiesforkids
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  • After 24-48 hours you will want to remove the glowing crystals from the water.
  • Place them on paper towels to dry.
  • They can then be used as sun catchers, key-chains, hair clips, and more!
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Crystal Underwood is the writer and creator of Growing A Jeweled Rose. She has worked extensively with children and strongly believes in the importance of play at the core of early learning. She is passionate about the early years and believes that childhood should be a truly magical time in life. For all the best kids activities connect with Growing a Jeweled Rose below!