Can you grow Borax crystals on a wire?

The sticks make it pretty. That is the reason. The crystals will grow on anything solid like the glass you are using to do this in. read more

As for the temperature, the crystals grow as the liquid cools. Keeping it hot just prevents them from forming. The rate of cooling will affect the crystals. Slow the rate of cooling and the crystals will be bigger. More crystals will grow as the water evaporates after cooling. That is a second way the crystal grow by concentrating borax in less water. read more

You can make borax crystals in the shape of snowflakes or as ordinary crystals. See "Grow Sugar Crystals," under Related eHows, for instructions. Bend a wire or pipe cleaner into the shape of a snowflake. read more

“Growing” crystals with borax powder and pipe cleaners is a popular kid’s craft and fun science experiment, but Amanda Kingloff made it possible for adults to try growing borax crystals without feeling the least bit sheepish. read more