Grow a Crystal Garden by Belinda Mooney A garden made of crystals. Neat science experiment too!

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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6 tbsp Salt
1 tbsp Ammonia
6 tbsp Bluing -- liquid
(In your store's laundry section)
Food coloring
6 tbsp Water

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 place dish on a tray or wooden board as crystals grow over the sides of the bowl.

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