How Do You Make Rock Candy Crystals?
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Use a wooden spoon to mix in the sugar.David Sacks/Lifesize/Getty Images
Dissolve sugar in boiling water on the stove top. Keep the water boiling while you stir with a wooden spoon to make sure all of the sugar is dissolved. Experiment with different concentrations for different crystals. (See Reference 1.) - 2). Allow the liquid to cool, then pour the sugar water into a jar or other heat-proof receptacle. (See Reference 2.)
- 3). Drop a wooden or bamboo skewer into the jar. Trim the skewer if it protrudes from the lid of the jar. (See Reference 2.)
- 4). Cover the jar with a paper towel and secure it with a rubber band. This keeps dust and bugs out. (See Reference 2.)
- 5). Place the jar in the sunlight. (See Reference 2.)
- 6). Wait two weeks for crystals to form on the bamboo stick. (See Reference 2.)
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