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Making rock candy at home is a fun and surprisingly simple science experiment that doubles as a sweet treat. With just sugar, water, and a little patience, you can grow beautiful sugar crystals right in your kitchen. Whether you’re making it with kids or just curious about the process, homemade rock candy is a rewarding project that’s as fascinating to watch as it is to eat.  Prep time: 30 Minutes  |  Wait time: 5-14 days  |  Makes: 6 |  See Full Video Below

Ingredients:

• 6 Glasses
• 6 Sticks
• 6 Cups Water
• 18 Cups Sugar
• 12 Clothespins 
• Food Coloring / Food Dye

Directions:

• Start by heating up a one cup of water at a time, and dissolve 3 cups of sugar in each cup of water
• Once the sugar is fully dissolved and the water is clear pour into a glass and let cool
• You can then make whatever colors you want by adding food coloring to the liquid and mixing
• After the liquid is cooled, place each stick to the bottom of a glass to coat the stick in the sticky sugar water solution
• Immediately run the stick through sugar, and evenly coat the stick with as much sugar as you can
• Allow the stick to dry before taking two clothespins and attaching them to the stick just where it sticks out of the glass
• Then place each stick in a different colored glass and use the clothespins to suspend the stick by resting the clothespins on the rim of the glass
• Let the sticks sit in the solution for at least 5 days, however, waiting longer can allow bigger crystals to form (Up to 14 days)
• Finally after waiting, break the top layer of solidified sugar and remove the sticks, placing them on a paper towel to dry
• Once dried, enjoy!