Create a small structure made from pipe cleaners (or something similar) that will simulate a "flamingo foot."
In a heat-resistant container, stir together equal parts Epsom salt and boiling water. Continue stirring until solution is clear.
Carefully add a small amount of the hot solution into the shallow well of an inverted cup.
Place the "flamingo foot" on top of the inverted cup or the jar lid so it is partially submerged in the solution.
Note the time. Leave the "flamingo foot" in this position for several hours or overnight.
Wait for results.
Check in on your crystals at regular intervals. Sketch what you see and/or measure growth of the crystal. Record your findings in your lab notebook.
Record results.
What do you observe in your setup? Make as many qualitative and quantitative observations as you can. Summarize your findings.
