Ingredients 1 cup very hot water (just below boiling) 3 tablespoons Borax powder (laundry aisle) Food coloring: pink, red, or purple Materials Pipe cleaners (pink, red, or purple) Clear glass jar (wide-mouth works best) String or twine Pencil, skewer, or chopstick Spoon Scissors Paper towel Crystal Ratio 3 tablespoons Borax per 1 cup hot water Instructions 1. Shape the Heart Bend a pipe cleaner into a heart shape. Twist the ends together tightly to secure. Tie a piece of string to the top of the

Ingredients 1 cup very hot water (just below boiling) 3 tablespoons borax powder (laundry aisle) Light orange food coloring (gel or liquid) Color Tip (Light Orange) Soft peach: 1 drop orange 1 drop yellow Pale apricot: 1 drop orange 1 drop clear or white coloring Warm pastel orange: 2 drops orange Materials Light orange or white pipe cleaner White ceramic plate Small heatproof bowl or measuring cup Spoon Wooden skewer, pencil, or chopstick (optional, for support) Instructions 1. Shape the Heart