DIY Summer Treat Crystals! - Watermelon, Popsicle, and Ice Cream
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DIY Summer Treat Crystals! - Watermelon, Popsicle, and Ice Cream
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Perfect for summertime room decor, learn how to make borax crystals and crystal ornaments in the shapes of some summertime treats: watermelon, a popsicle, and ice cream!
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MATERIALS NEEDED
Pipe Cleaners
Wire Cutters
Thread
Borax
Water
Container
Popsicle Sticks
Watch Video!
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Use Dark Green, Light Green, and White Pipe Cleaners and Cut/shape Into a Curve
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Tie the Ends to a Pink Pipe Cleaner
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Shape the pink pipe cleaner into a triangle and fill in the middle
Sharpie in Some Seeds
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Combine Warm Water and Borax in a Container
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Ratio: 1 cup water to 3 Tbs borax
Tie Pipe Cleaner Project to a Pencil or Popsicle Stick With Thread and Place in Water/borax Mixture
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Let Soak for 10-12 Hours and You're Done!
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