Can you create something unique with your own hands? Not? Then you definitely need to learn how to grow crystals at home. This magical art strikes with incomprehensible beauty. Everything is quite simple. You do not need to buy sophisticated equipment or use expensive materials. As a result, you will get crystals that are stunning in their variety of shapes and play of facets, in which rays of light sparkle. They are great for home decoration. The main goal is to get the "stone" of the most correct and beautiful shape.
What you need to get started
If you're deciding how to grow crystals at home, there are a few things you can't do without:
- Growing tank. The capacity depends on the desired size of the future crystal. It can be a fireproof glass or a small saucepan.
- You will need a chemical substance from which you will grow a crystal (s alt, sugar, blue vitriol, and so on).
- Alcohol or water to use as a solvent.
- Any stick for stirring the solution.
- Burner, thermometer.
- Colorless varnish, paper napkins and a file.
How to grow crystals at home from s alt
This method is the easiest. First you put a container of water on the stove. While stirring it, add s alt in small portions until it ceases to dissolve in boiling water. Now the container can be removed from the stove, then you need to lower the rope and thread into it, on which the crystal will be grown. All you have to do is wait with patience. How regular the crystal will be in the end depends on how quickly the solution is cooled. The best result is possible with a slow decrease in temperature. In no case should the container be touched, shaken or moved while the crystal is growing. In finished form, it must be cut from the base and dried with a napkin. Usually, with this method of growth, the crystals have a regular square shape. You can control the color yourself by adding various dyes to the solution.
How to grow crystals at home using blue vitriol
After you have worked with s alt, you can move on to other materials. Copper sulfate is sold in stores for summer residents. The solution is prepared similarly to the previous option. Only it is impossible to heat it over 80 degrees. If this condition is not observed, then the solubility of copper sulfate will decrease. Crystals in this case will grow longer: from three days to a month. To fix the receivedresult, cover them with colorless varnish.
How to grow a crystal from sugar
Everything is done in the same way as in the case of s alt. Ready-made crystals will serve as an excellent decoration for the festive table. And by adding natural dyes, you can give them any color. If you are interested in interior design, then growing crystals will be a good help in your hobby.
Now you know how to grow crystals at home. It's simple, no need to buy expensive materials. The main thing is perseverance and patience. And such activities can be great fun for you and your children. It's definitely better to create than to watch endless cartoons on TV.
