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From the lens How to Grow Crystals.

  • Xanderkadz Apr 30, 2012 @ 8:49 pm | delete
    I grew alum crystals in chemistry! Everyone else went for size, but I went for perfection. They wound up with giant fuzzy masses of crystal and I had a perfect little crystal that was pure and rigid in shape. Slow and steady wins the race in crystal growing!
  • WorldWide101 Apr 18, 2012 @ 9:53 am | delete
    Amazing!!
  • aksem62 Apr 12, 2012 @ 4:48 pm | delete
    Was growing salt crystals 20 years ago with daughter. Will grow new one with grandson. Thank you for such interesting article.
  • MindPowerProofs Apr 1, 2012 @ 1:05 pm | delete
    I never thought of it but it looks fun.I will try it.Thanks for sharing
  • Iman Mar 30, 2012 @ 5:01 am | delete
    can u make the instructions clearer for kids to follow? i dont understand anything.
  • Scott Apr 4, 2012 @ 11:59 am | delete
    Just curious, How old are you?
  • Hardeep Apr 27, 2012 @ 12:20 pm | delete
    I agree. I am a kid and am currently in the making of a sugar crystal, but nothing seems to be happening yet it has been a day.
  • AlexiaLynn Mar 25, 2012 @ 7:23 pm | delete
    I used to love doing this in school for projects! Thanks for the brain refresh! Bookmarking so I can do this with my children.
  • brynimagire Mar 17, 2012 @ 11:53 am | delete
    Great lens ! Many many thanks!
  • nickirc Mar 6, 2012 @ 4:04 pm | delete
    Fun projects, i had no idea there were so many different crystals that could be made at home.

    Thanks
  • klanklareaux Mar 1, 2012 @ 10:47 pm | delete
    not a crystal buff, but if i can just grow diamonds in my kitchen, that'd be nice ;-)

    great lense. i learned so much.
  • brando87 Feb 29, 2012 @ 6:37 pm | delete
    I remember making sugar crystals when I was a kid. I believe we learned in it science class.
  • Frankster Feb 29, 2012 @ 1:13 pm | delete
    Very interesting topic and well covered. I've always wondered how to grow a crystal. Thanks for sharing. Blessed. Bear hugs, Frankster
  • alwaysjules Feb 28, 2012 @ 11:11 pm | delete
    Fabulous lens. I love doing experiments like this with my kids.
  • cceerpp Feb 24, 2012 @ 12:15 pm | delete
    Interesting.
  • theCNAtraining Feb 17, 2012 @ 3:48 pm | delete
    Wow I didnt know i could grow my own crystals! i hear and read a lot about people beleiving in the power of crystals, great lens!
  • Coopstar Feb 14, 2012 @ 1:33 am | delete
    I did this in a high school science class before, it's pretty exciting!
  • mommafox Feb 10, 2012 @ 2:51 pm | delete
    Thanks for the page. I'll try some of these soon. We bought the kids a Crystal Growing Kit for Christmas and have it planned as an activity over Break this month. I bet they'll like the sugar crystal on best since they can eat it! LOL
  • jimmyworldstar Feb 4, 2012 @ 3:35 pm | delete
    Rock sugar crystals sound delicious, I get it at local fairs sometimes.
  • leeleon Jan 22, 2012 @ 10:39 am | delete
    Nice lens. Welcome to see my lens.
  • sahibjotbajwa Jan 21, 2012 @ 12:21 pm | delete
    cool!making crystals is fun
  • Awesome! Jan 15, 2012 @ 12:21 am | delete
    cool!!!!!!
  • waldenthree.net Jan 7, 2012 @ 5:33 pm | delete
    Valuable topic. "Crystals' were important in the "Double Helix Discover Dark Horse Race" by Watson and Crick. Glad to have a scientist as fellow lensemaster. Congrads on reaching level 55. Goiing for level 56 myself. Will visit with you again soon. Thanks.
  • Terrie_Schultz Dec 29, 2011 @ 2:41 pm | delete
    I grew crystals with my earth science students, and they loved it. Great fun!
  • CaseyHutson Dec 29, 2011 @ 1:01 pm | delete
    What a neat hobby to try. Thank you for sharing your wisdom.
  • Thrinsdream Dec 26, 2011 @ 4:45 pm | delete
    This is brilliant! I too will be sharing this with my child/teenager/other descriptions apply . . . anyway she will love this, just as I did. Thank you so much for this lens.
  • jadehorseshoe Dec 24, 2011 @ 9:08 pm | delete
    Return Visitor. VERY Useful Lens.
  • jtbmetaldesigns Dec 22, 2011 @ 7:49 pm | delete
    I like how you made it "crystal" clear
  • msamara Dec 21, 2011 @ 1:40 pm | delete
    great photos
  • clemency Dec 17, 2011 @ 3:56 am | delete
    Fab lens - my 11 year old has wanted to do this for ages - thanks for the simple instructions.
  • SquidooPower Dec 16, 2011 @ 1:35 am | delete
    INCREDIBLE lens
  • Buchamar Dec 14, 2011 @ 9:54 pm | delete
    I'm gonna try this with my grandson, he would get a "total" kick out of this!
  • PhilRC Dec 14, 2011 @ 8:10 pm | delete
    What a great idea, as well as a begining step to chemistry.
  • baby-strollers Dec 12, 2011 @ 5:44 pm | delete
    This is just a great lens. My ten year old will enjoy doing this.
  • bluewren56 Dec 10, 2011 @ 3:05 am | delete
    Another great lens. A fantastic science project to do with our kids.
  • stellargamebirds Dec 7, 2011 @ 8:06 pm | delete
    Awesome lens! I remember growing crystals! Always fun!
  • CarSmarty Dec 6, 2011 @ 4:52 am | delete
    Great lens. This is the type of info that entices an individual to open the doors of science and discovery !
  • jeanneprom Dec 5, 2011 @ 9:20 pm | delete
    What a fun lens. I just gave my young neighbor, 12, a kit to do just this. I make jewelry with crystals of sorts, stones , etc, so have always been attracted to crystals. Will have to try out some of your recipes. Good Lens, thanks!
  • SheWritesaLot Dec 5, 2011 @ 8:58 am | delete
    I always loved those crystal growing kits when I was a kid. And I remember growing some kind of crystals using Borax and Bluing??? This looks like a lens my grandkids would like. Thanks for the memories!
  • aivsiur Dec 4, 2011 @ 7:09 pm | delete
    Very interesing information. I enjoyed reading very much :)
  • rangiiria Dec 4, 2011 @ 12:48 am | delete
    I did a crystal gowing project in school. I would give is another go. Thanks for this lens :)
  • 3rexer Dec 3, 2011 @ 1:32 pm | delete
    woooo interesting
  • h2ofs1 Dec 2, 2011 @ 6:52 pm | delete
    interesting subject and very informative! Having just watched Breaking Bad it also made me laugh!
  • DeannaDiaz Nov 30, 2011 @ 2:22 pm | delete
    Perfect home school project for my kids!
  • Trender_ Nov 29, 2011 @ 9:29 am | delete
    Fascinating stuff I look having fun with the info here =D
  • WriterJanis Nov 26, 2011 @ 6:45 pm | delete
    Very informative lens. Will give it a try.
  • manicnymph Nov 26, 2011 @ 2:27 pm | delete
    Awesome! I had no idea... I'm picturing decorating a Christmas tree with borax snowflakes.
  • flightofdestiny2008 Nov 25, 2011 @ 8:23 am | delete
    Awesome lens!! Great for kids
  • 23squidoo Nov 24, 2011 @ 4:53 pm | delete
    Great lens - I really learned a lot! Angel Blessed!
  • NidhiRajat Nov 22, 2011 @ 11:26 am | delete
    NIce information............
  • planvictory Nov 22, 2011 @ 2:40 am | delete
    Interesting. I have created crystals before but this lens was awesome
  • YellowHammer Nov 20, 2011 @ 10:28 am | delete
    I always just figured you would have to have some kind of crystal growing kit to do this at home. Thanks for the lens, I know what I'm going to be doing next week when my niece visits.
  • MoonMaa Nov 19, 2011 @ 1:30 pm | delete
    I just learned something new. Thanks for the information about growing crystals! Excellent lens!
  • MoonMaa Nov 19, 2011 @ 1:30 pm | delete
    I just learned something new. Thanks for the information about growing crystals! Excellent lens!
  • amieljaven Nov 19, 2011 @ 7:28 am | delete
    I really enjoyed this lens. Very informative. Thanks for sharing. Squid-liked!
  • Close2Art Nov 18, 2011 @ 5:37 pm | delete
    I knew about the kits but not how to do with household items, very interesting, very cool page,blessed..:)rob
  • davies86 Nov 18, 2011 @ 7:54 am | delete
    Great / fun thing to do with the kids. I haven't done this since I was in school
  • jaywigz311 Nov 17, 2011 @ 1:18 pm | delete
    Very cool lens! My girlfriend is WAY into crystals, and I'm definitely going to share this page with her!
  • SilmarwenLinwelin Nov 11, 2011 @ 3:33 am | delete
    I didn't know you can grow crystals, great lens!
  • ModernChakra Nov 10, 2011 @ 7:44 pm | delete
    A great and educational way to understand crystals and their formations... plus delicious if you use the sugar ones :) Great lens. Thank you!
  • writerjames Nov 4, 2011 @ 12:54 am | delete
    Crystals -- whether found in the minerals in earth's rocks or grown from common chemicals -- are a striking example of the beauty and order manifest in the natural world. I am in my mid-fifties, but crystal growing is an activity I have loved since I was a teenager. As a father and an educator, I have ample opportunity to convey my own love of science, including the study of chemistry and crystals. So, I am glad to view this site on such a fascinating subject.
  • cffutah Nov 3, 2011 @ 10:16 pm | delete
    haven't eaten any of these for years, good to read your lens about them tonight, earned a 'thumbs up' from this reader.
  • Rhidawn Nov 1, 2011 @ 9:27 pm | delete
    I have tried the sugar crystals experiment when I was a kid but could never get it to work. Maybe I should give it another shot! Great lens
  • belle88 Oct 26, 2011 @ 5:32 am | delete
    interesting lens. i have newer heard you can do it yourself.
  • SheilaSchnauzies Oct 24, 2011 @ 1:08 am | delete
    Now I know what I'm doing tomorrow! Thanks for an amazing lens! Blessings to you today.
  • Beadsnresin Oct 22, 2011 @ 7:11 pm | delete
    This is great, I went searching for 'coffee', and found this in the results and became curious. Now I want to go make crystals lol, awesome. Thanks heaps for this lens!
  • justin42 Oct 20, 2011 @ 7:16 pm | delete
    Thanks for all of the great info. I think that I am going to try this at home. I guess this is one of those experiments that don't come with the "Do Not Try This At Home" label.
  • dogface Sep 30, 2011 @ 8:23 am | delete
    They look very nice. Thanks for sharing this.
  • Performancecars Aug 29, 2011 @ 10:28 am | delete
    This looks really interesting very good lens liking this.
  • pheonix76 Aug 19, 2011 @ 10:58 pm | delete
    You have put together an amazing lens using some chemistry basics! I would love to try making my own rock candy. Just a little suggestion: perhaps you could include a brief explanation of the chemistry involved? :)
  • Comfortdoc Aug 14, 2011 @ 2:09 pm | delete
    Helpful resource for my daughter's science project.
  • cr00059n Aug 9, 2011 @ 2:49 pm | delete
    Elegant looking pictures and an mind absorbing article.
  • Teddi14 Jul 24, 2011 @ 3:37 pm | delete
    I co-taught with another teacher this year and we did this with our students. They loved it!
  • TopTenLists Jul 10, 2011 @ 8:23 pm | delete
    excellent lens. Must give this a go.
  • curious Jun 16, 2011 @ 3:30 am | delete
    I would like to try it. But I do not know, what is the household ammonia? Is it amonium in some cleaning gels? Thanks for your answer...
  • Exclamation Point Man!!! Jul 22, 2011 @ 11:41 pm | delete
    No, just go buy some ammonia! Its clear in a bottle like vinegar!
  • killah Jun 14, 2011 @ 2:58 pm | delete
    would it be leagle 2 sell em? but cool stuff my parents will nag to use a kit but i might do it in SECRET!! XD
  • Tolovaj Jun 12, 2011 @ 12:03 pm | delete
    Impressive!
  • greenspirit May 22, 2011 @ 11:06 am | delete
    Used to do this a lot as a kid with my Dad and a well stocked chemistry set. Ah the days before Elf n Safety
  • anansigirls May 13, 2011 @ 4:08 am | delete
    Thank you so much for this lens. Crystal growing has been quite a bit on the television here in the UK, but I always keep forgetting the process the moment the show is over. Now we can do it at home as a schooling project. I will have a problem though when it comes to explaining atoms, ions and so on because I disastrously failed in chemistry at school. How about a lens on atoms? Thank you again!
  • dannygator7790 May 12, 2011 @ 2:47 pm | delete
    This is a really interesting lens, I didn't know there were so many ways to easily make crystal!
  • Thimblepod May 11, 2011 @ 11:43 am | delete
    Favorited! So I can try these activities with my son!
  • Jeannieinabottle May 9, 2011 @ 2:52 pm | delete
    The crystals are so pretty in this lens. It makes me want to go out and create some right now.
  • simplycyber May 6, 2011 @ 12:11 pm | delete
    I thought it's like some fiction movie before. But, now I know it's real. Thanks for your share.
  • victorianpassage May 5, 2011 @ 11:41 pm | delete
    My boys would love trying these out. Thanks for the very informative and interesting lens!
  • heehaw May 5, 2011 @ 11:34 pm | delete
    thanks for the info , i di not know we can even grow crystals.
  • RenaissanceWoman2010 May 3, 2011 @ 7:42 pm | delete
    This lens brought back lots of memories. We used to love growing sugar crystals when we were kids. Thanks!
  • RetroMom May 2, 2011 @ 7:30 pm | delete
    Nice one. It looks fun.
  • sushilkin Apr 25, 2011 @ 9:37 am | delete
    Thanks to be on Squidoo for sharing your knowledge. Please PRAY FOR JAPAN
  • valsquidoo Apr 23, 2011 @ 2:08 pm | delete
    Fun!
  • Athf Apr 20, 2011 @ 1:58 pm | delete
    wonderful
  • rajkumarrr Apr 20, 2011 @ 10:38 am | delete
    I tried when I was school going!!!!!!!
  • Andromedan Apr 19, 2011 @ 8:11 am | delete
    Very interesting and informative lens, thanks.
  • Philippians468 Apr 14, 2011 @ 10:45 am | delete
    thank you for sharing this highly educational lens! cheers
  • JackalyeYe Apr 10, 2011 @ 1:26 pm | delete
    It is very fun we try yesterday. thanks
  • iijuan12 Apr 9, 2011 @ 10:49 pm | delete
    This is great! My children had so much fun making crystals!
  • Bella_Stella Apr 6, 2011 @ 2:43 am | delete
    I tried to make one and it worked!!! Another funny activity for children!!!
  • Bella_Stella Apr 5, 2011 @ 9:57 am | delete
    Amazing!!! I will try it asap!
  • allthingsgreat10 Apr 4, 2011 @ 3:55 am | delete
    Nice lens! Will definitely give the borax crystal snowflake one a try!
  • anakee Apr 3, 2011 @ 12:14 pm | delete
    I love SQUIDOO it's awsome and thank u so much 4 setting this up. It's very helpful because im have 2 do a science fair project. Thanks so much.
  • linhah Apr 1, 2011 @ 9:02 pm | delete
    I love crystals and will try this! Great lens and fun.
  • libysquid Apr 1, 2011 @ 12:38 pm | delete
    awesome lens....I'm definitely going to try this...:)
  • boshemia Apr 1, 2011 @ 9:31 am | delete
    I still remember growing rock candy with my mom as a kid. Looking forward to passing it on to another generation. Thanks and Happy April Experts day!
  • Milamber52 Mar 31, 2011 @ 9:51 am | delete
    I remember growing salt crystals when I was younger.

    I think I learned it from a friend.

    Great lens you have here
  • TheRatRaceRebel Mar 30, 2011 @ 4:10 pm | delete
    My daughter and I have always wanted to know how to grow crystals. Because we homeschool this grow easy crystals lens is a godsend. Thank you for putting it together. It sure has earned it's place in squidoo's top 100!
  • Mar 22, 2011 @ 1:18 pm | delete
    great article.
  • kathysart Mar 20, 2011 @ 2:40 pm | delete
    I love this lens! My daughter has grown crystals but I have not... YET!
  • claire Mar 18, 2011 @ 1:46 am | delete
    i dont think so
  • Nick Mar 16, 2011 @ 5:49 am | delete
    Are copper sulphate crystals toxic?
  • Gripandflip Mar 13, 2011 @ 11:21 pm | delete
    My daughter will love the information in this lens. Thanks for knowledge.
  • Kathryn002 Mar 13, 2011 @ 7:10 pm | delete
    I thought growing crystals was a lot harder than this. I might give it a go! Great lens.
  • rikadopaul Mar 13, 2011 @ 3:18 am | delete
    Wow..!!!! a jam packed lens.!!1 thumbs up .. .Keep it up
  • tsp8ntball Mar 11, 2011 @ 12:58 am | delete
    What a cool lens. Never thought it could be that easy. Thanks.
  • Platini0 Mar 10, 2011 @ 5:31 am | delete
    I remember growing copper sulphate crystals at school from a "super-saturated solution". Now there's a phrase I haven't used for a long time!
  • MacroPhotoFun Mar 9, 2011 @ 8:18 pm | delete
    Great lens. I am going to try the sugar crystals.
  • vohraaish Mar 8, 2011 @ 10:08 pm | delete
    I didn't know we could grow crystals at home! Thanks. this lens is very interesting and innovative:)
  • Starving_Artist Mar 8, 2011 @ 6:34 pm | delete
    very interesting for both kids and adults
  • CutMan Mar 7, 2011 @ 2:26 am | delete
    Interesting Lens! Worth a try.
  • UKGhostwriter Mar 5, 2011 @ 12:14 pm | delete
    I'm going to gice salt crystal a go
  • promotional-coupons-codes Mar 2, 2011 @ 3:15 am | delete
    nice lens. I'm gonna try that salt crystal today only.
  • franksms Feb 27, 2011 @ 2:28 pm | delete
    Excellent article, I grew copper sulphate crystals with my children in late elementary school. The crystal growing process teaches our kids basic science, and provides a nice parent / child learning experience. I recommend it for any inquisitive child.
  • aace Feb 23, 2011 @ 9:17 pm | delete
    wow thanks for this, i had fun reading it! how long does it really take to grow these? id like to track it with a time tracking app from tsheets, thanks again and great post!
  • BalanceByDesign Feb 23, 2011 @ 8:35 pm | delete
    I love growing crystals - especially the fast growing kind. They are so easy and look so pretty.
  • ElBat Feb 23, 2011 @ 2:46 am | delete
    Sugar crystals!yay!
  • scar4 Feb 21, 2011 @ 9:00 pm | delete
    Sounds interesting, thanks for sharing!
  • encikbeliau Feb 21, 2011 @ 5:34 pm | delete
    thank you.. very nice lenses..
  • MamaBelle Feb 21, 2011 @ 8:44 am | delete
    I never knew you could grow crystals like that. Great lens!
  • nimmo Feb 20, 2011 @ 8:12 am | delete
    nice article, will try that with my 7 yr old daughter soon :)

    Keep up the good work :)
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  • Harshitha Feb 15, 2011 @ 4:00 am | delete
    I have done this and it sure is fun. I had a tiny salt crystal. I would like to try the sugar crystal now!
  • athomemomblog Feb 14, 2011 @ 4:00 pm | delete
    I love your lens. Thanks for making it! I really want to try the sugar crystals with my kids.
  • thesuccess Feb 12, 2011 @ 7:18 am | delete
    There is something magic about growing crystals
  • bojasna Feb 11, 2011 @ 2:29 pm | delete
    Loved your lens, I want to do some experimenting too, I'll write again when I make some progress and share the results :)
  • 23squidoo Feb 9, 2011 @ 10:37 pm | delete
    Great lens. Really makes me want to go out and grow some crystals just for the heck of it! Angel Blessings from the current Science neighborhood Squid Angel!
  • Vcize Feb 8, 2011 @ 9:35 am | delete
    This is an awesome experiment to do with the kids.
  • best_intentions Feb 6, 2011 @ 11:02 am | delete
    Growing crystals was one of my favorite experiments to do as a child. Starting some rock candy crystals going with my kids seems like a nice thing to do on a lazy Sunday. Thanks for all the ideas!
  • blueangel85 Feb 5, 2011 @ 12:49 pm | delete
    very cool lens !
  • joanv334 Jan 23, 2011 @ 4:16 pm | delete
    Thanks for sharing!
  • Hiking-Hong-Kong Jan 20, 2011 @ 8:07 pm | delete
    Nice Lens.
  • KM9999999 Jan 18, 2011 @ 11:00 pm | delete
    Very cool. I'm thinking about trying the sugar/rock candy one.
  • jgelien Jan 9, 2011 @ 8:50 am | delete
    This looks like a really fun experiment to do especially with children. What a neat lens.
  • turner-bob Jan 1, 2011 @ 9:14 am | delete
    looks like a fun experiment! Nice lens!
  • LizMac60 Dec 29, 2010 @ 10:52 am | delete
    Great fun, thanks for the info. Blessed by a squid angel.
  • raosrinivas Dec 27, 2010 @ 1:48 am | delete
    Its good learning, very impressive too. Thanks for sharing
  • Bluesssman Dec 26, 2010 @ 10:55 am | delete
    Stuck in the house because of the weather. I think I will try your crystal growing idea!
  • jackiebolen Dec 20, 2010 @ 7:15 pm | delete
    Sweet...I'm going to try it ou!
  • tembrooke Dec 6, 2010 @ 5:31 pm | delete
    Cool!!!
  • TheMonsterToyShop Dec 3, 2010 @ 11:51 pm | delete
    Will have to try this with my son!
  • joeromin Nov 21, 2010 @ 7:31 pm | delete
    Thanks my brother wanted to learn how to make rock candy and now I can show him how with this.
  • LucyClaire Nov 20, 2010 @ 9:25 am | delete
    Great activity for educating kids.
  • javrsmith Nov 6, 2010 @ 3:41 pm | delete
    Very interesting!
  • passion nicole whittter Nov 2, 2010 @ 9:41 am | delete
    oh wow i never knew that crystals could be so darn cool!!!!
  • BizGuides Oct 24, 2010 @ 11:25 am | delete
    I have got to try this.
    Thanks.
  • mcochs Oct 19, 2010 @ 8:30 am | delete
    Very interesting lens! I'm going to try growing salt crystals!
  • AWildDog Oct 12, 2010 @ 6:28 pm | delete
    I'm so growing so sugar crystal treats now!
  • ZablonMukuba Oct 10, 2010 @ 10:12 pm | delete
    this was a fun lens, i will do it with my kids
  • WriterBuzz Oct 2, 2010 @ 8:50 pm | delete
    This is a great lens. Thanks for making it. Very informative. I gave you a thumbs up

    cause I like your lens.
  • crazy crystal Sep 29, 2010 @ 9:07 pm | delete
    this is such an awesome site and im so gonna get an A+on my science fair projet !
  • tiger1023 Sep 24, 2010 @ 5:01 pm | delete
    this is going to help me on my science project so much!
  • soccergirl Sep 13, 2010 @ 6:28 pm | delete
    thanks so much for putting this up. my friend and i are doing a science fair project on crystals.
  • Crystalclear Sep 2, 2010 @ 1:21 pm | delete
    Fantastic project !! Question: Is it possible to grow the crystals with some other medium (other than water) ?? It would be a shame if they got wet and just dissolved or if their water evaporates and they break down. If not, does an acrylic coat help preserve them ??
  • GonnaFly Jul 7, 2010 @ 6:32 pm | delete
    What a great lens and especially helpful for we homeschoolers :-)
  • WeddingZazzle Jun 25, 2010 @ 2:19 am | delete
    Blessed by a SquidAngel :)
  • Jun 18, 2010 @ 12:07 am | delete
    Very cool! My daughter was asking if we could grow some crystals and I had no idea how. Thanks to you, we're going to grow some crystals! This is a fabulous resource. :)
  • bolu May 10, 2010 @ 10:41 am | delete
    i like this web thnx its very helpful
  • jose0426 Apr 18, 2010 @ 5:11 pm | delete
    thank you i gave the crystel to my teacher and she liked it but i wonder how much salt i need for my class expermiment
  • developdecision Apr 14, 2010 @ 1:07 pm | delete
    Good information supplied to the lens. Nice describe to growing crystals. Really helpful content.
    Thanks for sharing useful topic.
  • myraHCHS Feb 26, 2010 @ 5:20 pm | delete
    thanks for the information.. i am having my investigatory project and my teacher assigned me to have this kind of experiment. thanks a lot for the further information that i found here...
  • lravidlearner Feb 21, 2010 @ 9:06 pm | delete
    My daughter has tried growing crystals several times, but she always ends up with crystals in the bottom of the jar. Now she'll giving filtering a try. Great lens!
  • J_Edwards Feb 18, 2010 @ 10:30 am | delete
    These crystals are beutiful. I'm sure my nieces would love these.
  • Tylanash Feb 12, 2010 @ 7:15 am | delete
    My salt is not saturating. How long is this supposed to take? The book I have says that I should measure salt: water at 1:1 and keep in in warm water on the stove. I have been stirring the mixture and it is thirty minutes. The crystals are still sitting in the bottom of the jar. Does it take longer than this? Or do I seem to be doing it wrong?
  • Guest160483 Feb 23, 2010 @ 4:11 pm | delete
    1:1 is a very high ratio. Try doing 2:1 or 3:1, (water:salt) and bringing the water to a boil before adding the salt. Hot water holds more salt, and as it cools, it will form crystals. I'm no expert, but it might help.
  • labchef Jan 6, 2010 @ 8:51 pm | delete
    I enjoy reading your lens. I am growing my own crystal. One of the easiest experiments kids can do at home. I took some crystals photos under the microscope. I would like to share with you.
  • Stazjia Nov 8, 2009 @ 5:27 am | delete
    It's lovely to see you here on Squidoo, Anne, still writing your great articles about science in a way we can all understand. I might try growing crystals with my young nephew. Blessed by an Angel.
  • stargazer00 Nov 3, 2009 @ 3:41 pm | delete
    This is great! That rock candy looks like fun to make. Blessed!
  • Dr.Alexander D. Johnson Oct 15, 2009 @ 12:59 pm | delete
    my blurb is that crystals are wonderful types of minerals that can made in many dfferent ways such as the salt crystal, sugar crystal, and my favorite the crystal lamp. That is how all of you kids out there should take wonderful liking to science and other things like mathmetis.
  • spunkyduckling Oct 14, 2009 @ 5:13 pm | delete
    Interesting topic. Never looked at hard candy as crystals. Yummy
  • eric Sep 20, 2009 @ 12:36 pm | delete
    i wonder if u can sell these
  • Melissa Sep 13, 2009 @ 3:32 pm | in reply to kearra | delete
    Which is easier, did your crystal start yet?
  • Bebasaur Sep 11, 2009 @ 3:03 pm | delete
    sup people!! i have a question for you all!!! WHY DO YOU LIKE ROCK CANDY??
  • kearra Sep 6, 2009 @ 10:01 pm | delete
    i hope they work. i look on other websited and they r too hard
  • quintavious thomas Sep 3, 2009 @ 7:56 pm | delete
    this may just get me a a in sciene
  • alex Aug 31, 2009 @ 12:06 pm | delete
    thnk u for helping me grow crystals i have 20 thank u thank u fery much am ony yong but now i know how 2 grow crystals :) :) :) :) :) :) !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
  • michaela Aug 14, 2009 @ 10:50 am | delete
    im trying to grow the sugar crystals!! hope it works :) %u2665 %u2665
  • libby Aug 10, 2009 @ 10:06 am | delete
    i am SO gonna use this today! its raining outside and i have notin to do
  • maria Jul 27, 2009 @ 2:56 pm | delete
    i tried most of these expieroments and then compared the crystels there amazing
  • sheron Jun 21, 2009 @ 4:34 pm | delete
    What is the point of the vinegar in salt and vinegar crystals?
  • PaulHassing Jun 16, 2009 @ 5:35 pm | delete
    So much stuff I never knew! Thank you for the learning. P. :)
  • StephanieB-Writer May 31, 2009 @ 6:35 pm | delete
    Great Job. My 11 yr old sister and I will have to do this one day.
  • ronpass May 16, 2009 @ 5:08 pm | delete
    I used to love making crystals in secondary school. I remember saving up to buy the chemicals on the way home from school. Great lens and congrats on Giant Squid.
  • guitar-for-dummies May 16, 2009 @ 1:53 am | delete
    Can't I grow a real diamond then lol

    Great lens, my kid will enjoy this.
  • roamingrosie May 7, 2009 @ 1:13 pm | delete
    This is a really neat lens! Great project idea.
  • kohuether May 5, 2009 @ 12:57 pm | delete
    I LOVE doing this - especially making rock candy. It's so fascinating! Great lens. :)
  • hannah May 1, 2009 @ 4:46 pm | delete
    i love the crystals u could eat.i did it and they were so good.i wounder how the person created them
  • Four_Eyes Apr 27, 2009 @ 4:33 pm | delete
    Wonderful how to lens. Thanks, this is a lot of fun. Pretty and informative! - Susie
  • Azareal Apr 26, 2009 @ 10:23 pm | delete
    Yay! Thank you :-)

    [in reply to SemperFidelis]
  • SemperFidelis Apr 26, 2009 @ 5:11 pm | delete
    Nice how-to lens! Blessed by a SquidAngel today!
    www.squidoo.com/squid-angel
    ~ Colleen :o)
  • dmf32835 Apr 19, 2009 @ 8:19 pm | delete
    This is a really cool lens you have here.
  • adrian jensen Apr 7, 2009 @ 2:09 pm | delete
    does this realy work
  • crystal noob Apr 6, 2009 @ 12:57 pm | delete
    hey i've been trying to grow a crystal ,or even a seed crystal, for weeks and im not getting anywhere and everyone i know can't tell me wat im doing wrong. if anyone wud like to help i wud greatly appreciate it..
    :email: chaotykxninja@aol.com
    im trying to grow them with my wife and daughter and its beginning to make me feel stupid because i've read and followed all the procedures as carefully as i can and still not a single result from even the fastest growing crystals.
  • Azareal Apr 4, 2009 @ 11:10 am | delete
    Some crystals, like copper sulfate, are naturally colored. Some crystals, like sugar, you can color simply by adding food coloring to the growing solution.
    [in reply to pizza]
  • abbie Apr 4, 2009 @ 10:57 am | delete
    hey i made crystals that grow up on a toilet paper roll! they are awsome! all you need to do is mix equal parts of tablesalt,hot water,and vinegar in a plate. then stand the toilet paper roll upright in the solution on the plate.leave it undisturbed. depending on humidity you should see crystals in 1-3 days. wait till they get big and fluffy not just little crystals. have fun! :)
  • pizza Apr 3, 2009 @ 3:08 pm | delete
    How do you make colored crystals
  • steveohm Mar 29, 2009 @ 12:44 pm | delete
    I'm hoping to grow large sheets of crystal (12"w x 12"h x .5" to 1"t), doesn't matter if it's technically not a single crystal, but hoping it can be carved. (like salt, sugar, gypsum, alum,etc. Is this even possible? most experiements seem to involve hanging from a string. Are there solutions to make large singular cubic crystals?
  • Azareal Mar 28, 2009 @ 3:41 pm | delete
    You'll get nice crystals overnight. You can grow large crystals over a few days if you want them to be bigger.

    [in reply to susy wrote]
  • lilmama Mar 23, 2009 @ 6:03 pm | delete
    i have a science fair thing and i need hilp making crystals
  • susy wrote Mar 20, 2009 @ 9:46 pm | delete
    how long does it take to grow alum crystals
  • hello_14 Mar 19, 2009 @ 8:51 am | delete
    hey. im using crystals for a science fair project. ill win them over with the ones you can eat(:
  • nairda Mar 18, 2009 @ 6:33 pm | delete
    i need help.[in reply to alex]
  • deja and sam Mar 14, 2009 @ 10:51 pm | delete
    the crystals are cool but wont grow quite right
  • alex Mar 14, 2009 @ 10:02 am | delete
    im doing crystals for my science fair project. crystals rocks!
  • gab Mar 11, 2009 @ 4:41 pm | delete
    im is a word wide science fair and im doing crystals. rock on
  • rms Mar 11, 2009 @ 10:33 am | delete
    Great lens topic!
  • zoie and kasey Feb 28, 2009 @ 11:49 pm | delete
    we think crystals are cool we are doing a it as a sincin progat
  • Azareal Feb 28, 2009 @ 10:24 am | in reply to Ana | delete
    good luck with your project!
  • Ana Feb 28, 2009 @ 7:48 am | delete
    I'm doing this for my science fair! Thanks for the info! it will be so fun!! I'm starting today!
  • melissa Feb 26, 2009 @ 8:25 pm | delete
    its easy and fun. i love it!! everyone should try it. i made therock candy. tey turned out deliciouse!!!! : )~
  • zozozo Feb 26, 2009 @ 10:24 am | delete
    Its so fun!
  • OurBigFriendWhoHelps Feb 25, 2009 @ 11:30 pm | delete
    a great grampa thanks you, too...for the memories...and a fresh opportunity to share something educational with their enquiring minds...please add on!
  • karmasherbs Feb 22, 2009 @ 2:34 pm | delete
    I remember reading about this somewhere many years ago. Maybe in school. Thanks for bringing back fun memories. Great stuff...5*s
  • Wysiwigs Feb 21, 2009 @ 6:10 am | delete
    What a fun idea! I didn't realize it was as simple as it is (especially the rock candy - yum!) 5* for a lens full of great information (and thanks for sharing it ! :o)
    Http://www.Squidoo.com/ConnieCrankpot
  • Feb 17, 2009 @ 11:04 am | delete
    i didn't know you could grow crystals. I used to love the rock crystals you get on the stick, so colorful.
  • TaiSlimGuy Feb 16, 2009 @ 9:59 pm | delete
    My daughter loves growing crystals in the basement, but she has always used purchased kits. This lens is great for her hobby. I am not sure about the rock candy - she may over indulge. Thanks for the info.
  • bikki Feb 14, 2009 @ 12:41 pm | delete
    I remember doing this for a science project in school. It would be fun to do it again.
  • BusyQueen Feb 12, 2009 @ 11:08 am | delete
    Nice lens. 5* from me! Thanks. Really informative. Nicely detailed.
  • Smartshops Feb 8, 2009 @ 10:10 am | delete
    Great lens with lots of information! 5*s from your friends at Smartshops!
  • WendyKrick Feb 7, 2009 @ 10:01 pm | delete
    These crystals are really neat.
  • Mak Man Jan 28, 2009 @ 7:25 pm | delete
    These crystals are awesome. me and my frieng love crystals and edible ones. this website is sooooo easy and fun.
  • Azareal Jan 28, 2009 @ 5:49 pm | in reply to DJ | delete
    Thanks :-) I'll add more crystal recipes!
  • DJ Jan 28, 2009 @ 5:33 pm | delete
    I LOVE THESE CRYSTALS. This page needs more recipes for other crystals though. But I adore crystals.This is an awsome way to grow your own. My father bought an exspensive growing kit for me and they came out beautiful, but this is much easier.
  • Azareal Jan 25, 2009 @ 5:47 pm | in reply to TinkerM | delete
    I don't know of anyone who has cracked a crystal by holding it, but I can think of reasons why it could happen. Crystals often contain internal fractures or instabilities. Any stress/energy can crack a stressed crystal, such as the heat from your hand, maybe vibration from shaking hands, pressure if she held the crystal too tightly, or who knows... maybe her electomagnetic signature. I know someone who loses wi-fi from her laptop and blows incandescent lights when stressed, so I imagine stress produces detectable energy.
  • TinkerM Jan 25, 2009 @ 5:24 pm | delete
    My friend put a crystal in her hand and it cracked in half. The lady was like really stunned and said she must have some real energy going on. She was in a lot of stress with a AD son. Have you ever heard of this before? Great lens thanks...
  • Azareal Jan 24, 2009 @ 1:26 pm | in reply to Dizzboy66 | delete
    There are a few reasons for growing crystals. Some people grow them simply because they are beautiful. There are more practical reasons to grow crystals, too. A crystal can be analyzed to learn about the way atoms and molecules stack. Crystals are grown to make materials with special properties. A good example is growing a silicon crystal for use as a chip.
  • Dizzboy66 Jan 24, 2009 @ 1:05 pm | delete
    Why do people make crystals?
  • Housewolf Jan 23, 2009 @ 12:48 pm | delete
    very cool lens! I've always been fasinated and I never knew it was so easy to do! This is a great page for the kids!
  • jenessa saghbini Jan 22, 2009 @ 6:50 pm | delete
    the original magic rocks are the best just like me LOL
  • denis Jan 13, 2009 @ 3:20 pm | delete
    i need to research this for a science poject!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!lol!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!im gonna hit MAX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!i did it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • OhMe Jan 10, 2009 @ 5:43 pm | delete
    I have been meaning to do this with my grandson. Thanks for the reminder and the great instructions and information. Wonderful lens.
  • andrew v Jan 10, 2009 @ 12:54 pm | delete
    most people don't understand how much fun crystal growing is! so try to encourage people to grow them!
  • cally Jan 9, 2009 @ 1:51 pm | delete
    I like the purple and helen likes the darker blue
  • Azareal Jan 4, 2009 @ 4:52 pm | delete
    Alum is sold with spices in most grocery stores. It used to be used to make pickles.

    [in reply to peace lol]
  • peace lol Jan 4, 2009 @ 4:43 pm | delete
    what stores sell alum powder??????? please reply
  • RickBasset Jan 3, 2009 @ 11:46 pm | delete
    Fascinating lens! I vaguely remember this from school but you have done a great job explaining it again! Thanks for dharing!

    Peace! :~)
    Rick
  • xxxx wrote Dec 30, 2008 @ 12:42 pm | delete
    i think it is a little wried.......
  • Azareal Dec 16, 2008 @ 4:09 pm | delete
    Will what really work?

    [in reply to jisdfis]
  • jisdfis Dec 16, 2008 @ 4:05 pm | delete
    this is an awsome thang but will this really work?
  • ???????????????? Dec 15, 2008 @ 7:27 pm | delete
    haha cool crystels
  • keke aka tigger Dec 9, 2008 @ 5:33 pm | delete
    crystals are my favorite thats y i picked it they are pretty and cool!!!
  • Bill Nye That Guy Dec 9, 2008 @ 4:04 pm | delete
    YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAY FINALLY A WAY TO MAKE EASY CRYSTALS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOOOOO
  • cat:) Dec 8, 2008 @ 4:28 pm | delete
    heyy elmo
    yes it is great[in reply to elmo ]
  • kewliochic Dec 5, 2008 @ 2:57 pm | delete
    kewlio crystals rock yayayayayay kewlio i know i rock
  • Alexander Seth Pieper Dec 2, 2008 @ 10:22 am | delete
    love how you can grow crystals
  • elmo Nov 27, 2008 @ 9:17 pm | delete
    cool its great
  • abel Nov 27, 2008 @ 9:00 am | delete
    colored crystals are nice to study
  • Amber Micman Nov 26, 2008 @ 6:40 pm | delete
    Crytals are awesome !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • rockologist Nov 13, 2008 @ 8:02 pm | delete
    crystals are a very interesting pet. :):):):) Hi my name is potatoe pancake! ANyway crystals cry sometimes. I think. Cry-stalls. Maybe they cry in the bathroom stalls get it!!! HA HA HA HA.

    :D
  • soft ***** Nov 7, 2008 @ 12:29 pm | delete
    hey where do u get copper sulfate from in atlanta
  • Joie Oct 29, 2008 @ 6:25 pm | delete
    Cool
  • daineris Oct 22, 2008 @ 8:58 pm | delete
    this website is awesome i'm donig a science fair project on this and it was really helpful.
  • kara coleman Oct 19, 2008 @ 11:27 am | delete
    this is awesome!!!!!!!
  • Cee-bub'sz Oct 16, 2008 @ 5:08 am | delete
    Hey! Great experiment! I tried this at school. I tried this with the Alum. My partner and I made our one a bit odd. One of my friends' Crystals grew bigger than her thumb which was massive to us. Anyway I think this is a great experiment!
  • tara Oct 10, 2008 @ 3:46 pm | delete
    crystals are great i have 50.i reasearch it my friend claudia-sarhi she has a bunch but i love cryatals.
  • lulu Oct 9, 2008 @ 7:11 pm | delete
    hi i am lulu. i love crystals.they are my favorite type of rock.
  • sarahxoxox Oct 6, 2008 @ 6:21 pm | delete
    i want 2 make my crystals pink!!! that'll catch peples eyes
  • bob Oct 1, 2008 @ 5:07 pm | delete
    hi i like rock candy
  • ass 101 Sep 24, 2008 @ 3:44 pm | delete
    wow imve never grown a crystal but im ready to get started!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! my pics will be on google bitches!!!!!!!!

    ass 101
  • happy Sep 19, 2008 @ 5:42 pm | delete
    love it!
  • kadie Sep 16, 2008 @ 8:22 pm | delete
    wooooow
  • mitchell Aug 21, 2008 @ 1:24 am | delete
    with the alum crystals can u add food colouring to the mix to make it colourful?
  • yhgfedd Aug 14, 2008 @ 4:52 pm | delete
    how can i grow crystals with water
  • Amy Jul 24, 2008 @ 4:38 am | delete
    I need to create crystals for science and these were easy, quick ways to start...
    Thumbs up from me.
  • kieran pass Jul 9, 2008 @ 4:09 pm | delete
    salt
    warm water
  • Deeza Jun 24, 2008 @ 6:53 pm | delete
    i really want to know how to make crystals but i cant really understand some stuff can you help me

    cause im only 10 years old
  • rogue Jun 19, 2008 @ 4:37 am | delete
    I just want a crystal i can grow at home like with salt or something in at least a day that actually works because i have tried these a couple of times before and waited 2 weeks and only a crystal 5 milli meters grew on the side!

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