Science, Tech, Math › Science Quick Crystal Growing Projects Print Scott Robinson/Flickr Science Chemistry Projects & Experiments Basics Chemical Laws Molecules Periodic Table Scientific Method Biochemistry Physical Chemistry Medical Chemistry Chemistry In Everyday Life Famous Chemists Activities for Kids Abbreviations & Acronyms Biology Physics Geology Astronomy Weather & Climate By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Chemistry Expert Ph.D., Biomedical Sciences, University of Tennessee at Knoxville B.A., Physics and Mathematics, Hastings College Dr. Helmenstine holds a Ph.D. in biomedical sciences and is a science writer, educator, and consultant. She has taught science courses at the high school, college, and graduate levels. Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on March 25, 2019 Growing crystals doesn't have to be a tedious, time-consuming process. It's true perfect specimen-quality crystals can take some dedication to produce, but if you want crystals and you want them now there are projects that give instant gratification. In addition to being quick, these projects are also safe for kids. 01 of 06 Cup of Crystal Needles Grow a cupful of epsom salt crystals in your refrigerator. It's quick, easy, and safe. 02 of 06 Borax Crystal Snowflake These crystals grow overnight, but if you start them right before you go to sleep, it's almost as good as instant crystals. Read More Easy Crystal Growing Recipes By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. 03 of 06 Quick Sheet Crystals This project will ice a pan with a sheet of crystals within seconds. Very fast, very cool. 04 of 06 Crystal Spikes in the Sun The instructions, as written, call for evaporating the crystal solution on construction paper, but I prefer to use thinner and less-colorsafe tissue paper for quicker and brighter crystals. 05 of 06 Salt Crystals You can use heat for force salt crystal evaporation. The water evaporates and rings form while you watch. 06 of 06 Alum Crystals Alum crystals grow quickly. You should see results overnight. Cite this Article Format mla apa chicago Your Citation Helmenstine, Anne Marie, Ph.D. "Quick Crystal Growing Projects." ThoughtCo, Feb. 16, 2021, thoughtco.com/quick-crystal-growing-projects-607670. Helmenstine, Anne Marie, Ph.D. (2021, February 16). Quick Crystal Growing Projects. Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/quick-crystal-growing-projects-607670 Helmenstine, Anne Marie, Ph.D. "Quick Crystal Growing Projects." ThoughtCo. https://www.thoughtco.com/quick-crystal-growing-projects-607670 (accessed April 26, 2024). copy citation