Is crystal growing kit instructions?

All you need is boiling water and the rest is provided in the kit. The first step is to dissolve the crystal mixture (it looks almost like sugar) into hot water. Next, you have to let it sit for 15 minutes, and then transfer it into a clear plastic container where the crystal will grow.

How much water do I put in a crystal growing kit?

Measure 68 mL of water with the beaker included in the kit and pour it into the saucepan. Heat the water to boiling, then pour it into the crystal growing tray. Stir the crystal growing chemical mixture and the water until all of the chemical grains have dissolved.

How long does it take to grow crystals from a kit?

Space: Because crystals often need 1-4 days to grow, you will need an area where they can sit undisturbed by children or pets for several days. A warm, dry environment: Not all, but many crystals grow faster when they are in a warm, dry location that encourages evaporation, a critical process in crystal growth.

What can you do with the Smithsonian crystal growing kit?

Children and parents delight in growing their own colored crystals with the Smithsonian Crystal Growing Kit. The kit also provides a great opportunity for children to learn about rock and mineral formation, while growing their own crystals and geodes.

How do you make a crystal growing kit?

Heat the water to boiling, then pour it into the crystal growing tray. Stir the crystal growing chemical mixture and the water until all of the chemical grains have dissolved. Place a few of the rocks contained in the kit into the bottom of the size “D” crystal growing tray.

How much water do you need to grow a crystal?

Measure 68 mL of water with the beaker included in the kit and pour it into the saucepan. Heat the water to boiling, then pour it into the crystal growing tray.

How do you make a crystal growing tray?

Measure 68 mL of water with the beaker included in the kit and pour it into the saucepan. Heat the water to boiling, then pour it into the crystal growing tray. Stir the crystal growing chemical mixture and the water until all of the chemical grains have dissolved.