Polymer crystals are an important additive to many of household items, including plants, diapers and cooling headbands used by athletes. With the right ingredients and a few polymer crystals, you can make some of your own. You can even grow your own polymer plants.
- Water
- Water-Gel Crystal granules
- Food coloring (optional)
- Zipper-lock plastic bag
- Measuring spoon
- Container or jar
As an optional step, add food coloring to your polymer crystal creation to create a beautiful variety that you will enjoy displaying in or on plants.
Be aware that the use of hard water with Water-Gel Crystals will create fewer polymer crystals. Soft water is better if you want a greater amount of crystals.
Using a measuring spoon, measure out 1/4 tsp. of polymer crystals and place them into a zipper-lock plastic bag.
Add a full 8 oz. of tap water to the bag of polymer crystals and seal the plastic zipper-lock bag.
Repeat the previous two steps, but add 8 oz. of distilled water this time around. Put the contents in a new plastic zipper-lock bag.
Place 1 oz. of Water-Gel Crystals to a container or jar and add 1 gallon of water to it.
Let the Water-Gel Crystals sit overnight, or for 8 hours.
Strain the crystals that formed in the water and let them dry for two hours.
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Tips
- As an optional step, add food coloring to your polymer crystal creation to create a beautiful variety that you will enjoy displaying in or on plants.
Warnings
- Be aware that the use of hard water with Water-Gel Crystals will create fewer polymer crystals. Soft water is better if you want a greater amount of crystals.
About the Author
Renee Gerber has over 14 years of editorial experience and is an editor for a sports website. She has published several articles on pro-wrestling at BleacherReport.com and other websites. She obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism at Baruch College in 2001 and is enrolled in a program to obtain a certificate in digital design.
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