How Do You Make Sugar Crystals In A Jar?
Growing large sugar crystals in a jar is a science project that creates a sweet candy. Sugar is already made up of many small crystal structures. When dissolved in water and left alone, these crystals bond to each other to form even larger crystal structures. A supersaturated sugar mixture is added to a jar then left to slowly evaporate. This mirrors the process by which other mineral crystals are formed in nature. The more slowly the water evaporates, the large the crystals grow. Pour 2 cups of hot tap water into a bowl. Slowly stir in 1 cup sugar until it is completely dissolved. Add one or two drops of liquid food coloring to the sugar mixture, if desired. Pour the mixture into a clean glass jar. Place a square of cheesecloth over the top of the jar and secure with a rubber band. This prevents dust from settling on the forming crystals. Set the jar in an area where it won’t be disturbed. Leave it alone for at least a week, or until all the water has evaporated out of the jar. Remove
