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How to Make Polymer Crystals

Polymer crystals are an important additive to many of household items, including plants, diapers and cooling headbands used by athletes. With the right ingredients and a few polymer crystals, you can make some of your own. You can even grow your own polymer plants.

Things You'll Need

Water
Water-Gel Crystal granules
Food coloring (optional)
Zipper-lock plastic bag
Measuring spoon
Container or jar

Instructions

- 1
  Using a measuring spoon, measure out 1/4 tsp. of polymer crystals and place them into a zipper-lock plastic bag.
- 2
  Add a full 8 oz. of tap water to the bag of polymer crystals and seal the plastic zipper-lock bag.
- 3
  Repeat the previous two steps, but add 8 oz. of distilled water this time around. Put the contents in a new plastic zipper-lock bag.
- 4
  Place 1 oz. of Water-Gel Crystals to a container or jar and add 1 gallon of water to it.
- 5
  Let the Water-Gel Crystals sit overnight, or for 8 hours.
- 6
  Strain the crystals that formed in the water and let them dry for two hours.

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