How much crystal gel will a 1 ounce package of the polymer make?
A – Add a 1 ounce package (6 teaspoons) of the dry crystal polymer powder to a 1 gallon bottle of distilled water. Let it stand for about four hours (overnight is great). The crystals will swell up and increase their weight by approximately 400 times. Next, use a sieve to strain off any surplus water and allow the crystals to drain for 2 hours. Now you have a whole gallon of sparkling Gel Crystals. Now put the crystals into a container or bowl, add candles, flowers or some plants, finished! You will notice that even an ordinary glass turns into a small wonder at the touch of your hands. Store the unused gel back into the gallon jug, replace cap and retain until you need some more. Since you used distilled water, the crystals should remain usable for quite a while. Store in a dark area until ready to use. The gel can be easily colored (dyed) by just stirring in a few drops of food coloring or icing coloring.
