Dissolve the sugar in the boiling water. You can heat the sugar solution on the stove or in the microwave if you have trouble getting the sugar to dissolve. Add a few drops of food coloring and flavor, if desired. Allow the solution to cool a bit before pouring it into your jar. read more
If you want colored crystals, stir in a few drops of food coloring. Pour your solution into the clear glass jar. If you have undissolved sugar at the bottom of your container, avoid getting it in the jar. Place the pencil over the jar and allow the string to dangle into the liquid. read more