How Do You Make A Salt Crystal Sculpture?
With little more than salt and water, you can create a beautiful crystal sculpture. The project is easy enough to do with your children, or you can make a complicated version for a more decorative sculpture. Take a long piece of string and cut it into seven or eight pieces, each about 5 inches long. Tie all of the strings together, forming a star or “spider” shape. Boil the water in a saucepan and slowly add the salt. Let the salt completely dissolve. You’ll know you’ve added enough salt when a few crystals either sit at the bottom or a thin film begins to form on top. Add any food coloring now if you desire. Pour the water into your glass jar. Place the knot of strings into the water. Allow the ends of the strings to hang over the edge of the jar. Make sure the strings are equal distances apart and secure them in place so that they do not fall into the water. Set the container aside where it won’t be disturbed. You might want to set it on newspaper or on a plate because the strings ma
