Crystal garden

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
6tablespoonsSalt
6tablespoonsBluing -- liquid
6tablespoonsWater
1tablespoonAmmonia
Food coloring

Directions

Combine salt, bluing, water and ammonia. Pour over small pieces of rock or coal in a shallow GLASS OR CHINA bowl. Drip food coloring on top, if desired. Crystals will begin to grow soon. Add water occasionally to keep crystals growing. You'll probably want to supervise pretty closely...

Courtesy of Kay Crowley