Sweet science

Ever wondered how to turn a simple kitchen into a candy laboratory?

Dive into this delicious DIY Rock Candy project from Science Week and discover the magic of growing your own edible crystals.

It's a mesmerizing experience for kids and adults alike, and a fantastic way to blend science with a little bit of sugar.

This project involves creating a super-saturated sugar solution, cooling it, and letting the sugar crystals form on bamboo skewers over a few days.

The process is straightforward and the results are as sweet as they are stunning. Not only do you get to munch on your homemade rock candy, but you also get a hands-on lesson in crystallization!

Explore this project!

Pro Tip: Ensure the sugar syrup is completely cooled before pouring it into the glasses to prevent premature crystallization.