User Manual

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Whatís included in your kit:
• plaster of paris 2.5 oz (70 g)
• aluminum potassium sulfate 6.15 oz (174.3 g)
• Blue aluminum potassium
sulfate 5.42 oz (153 g)
• zinc sulde .14 oz (4 g)
• sodium acetate 5.9 oz (167 g)
• monoammonium phosphate 6.85 oz (194 g)
• yellow monoammonium phosphate
2.51 oz (71 g)
• red monoammonium phosphate 2 oz (56 g)
• polyacrylate copolymer .5 oz (14 g)
• bag of rocks • measuring beaker
• goggles • geode mold
• small cup • 2 petri dishes • pipette
• large cup • magnier • 2 cards
• plastic bowl •
What youíll need to get:
• Butter knife
• Dinner plate
• Food coloring (optional)
• Jars or storage containers, with lids (1-3)
• Masking tape or paper
• Mixing bowl (small)
• Paper towels
• Pencil
• Plastic wrap
• Saucepan and lid (small, non-aluminum)
• Scissors
• Sewing thread
• Small clear cups (4-5)
• Spoon
• Stovetop burner
• Tape or glue
• Vinegar
• Water
• White glue
Keeping Clean
• To make clean up easier, cover your counter or table with newspaper to catch spills.
• Make sure all equipment is very clean before you use it. Any dirt or dust may cause
unwanted crystallization.
• If you accidentally spill colored solution on your clothes, immediately wash it with hot
water and heavy duty detergent. Better yet, wear an apron or old T-shirt while making
your crystals.
• Wash and dry your equipment before and after using.
• For best results, when measuring different ingredients, rinse and dry the measuring
equipment between each item.
• Reseal each package of crystal powder after using it.
Crystal Growing
• Sometimes crystals can take a long time to grow. If you don’t see enough growth,
try moving the growing container to a warmer and drier place.
An adult helper must be present
when using the stove.