Ingredients 1 cup very hot water (just below boiling) 3 tablespoons borax powder (laundry aisle) Purple food coloring (2–3 drops) Sky aqua blue food coloring (2–3 drops) Tip: Aqua = blue 1 tiny drop green Materials Purple pipe cleaners Sky aqua blue pipe cleaners Scissors One shallow glass or ceramic plate Heat-safe bowl or measuring cup Spoon Small folded paper towel or tape (optional, for stabilizing) Instructions 1. Shape the Hearts Bend purple pipe cleaners into heart shapes. Bend sky aqua b

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