How Do You Make Rock Candy With Kids?
Rock candy takes a while to make, but it’s a science lesson and candy rolled into one. What better way to teach your child about crystals than to have them create crystals of their own? Just take every precaution to ensure that no one gets hurt during preparation. Boil the water and dissolve the sugar in it. You will know the mixture is ready when it is clear and has returned to a rolling boil. Carefully pour the solution you made into the jar. Wrap the jar with a towel and pour the solution slowly. Prepare the string. First tie one end of the string to the pencil, then tie the other end to the washer, your weight. Dip the string into the solution for a few minutes. You want the string to be thoroughly saturated before you pull it back out and let it dry. Let the string dry for two to three days. Make sure that you keep the solution covered during the drying period. Cover the top of your jar with wax paper. Hang your now dry string back into the solution. Leave it there for a week to a
