Rock Candy Crystals

1. 1

   Bring 1 cup of water to hard boil.

2. 2

   Turn off heat.

3. 3

   Add sugar, stir until all is disolved.

4. 4

   Set aside to cool.

5. 5

   Tie a string around the middle of a pencil,*, rest pencil on top of a 1 quart canning jar letting the string hang into the glass, almost touching bottom.

6. 6

   Pour sugar solution into jar.

7. 7

   Set the jar in a warm place where it can sit undisterbed for at least 1 week.

8. 8

   Watch as crystals begin to form in about a week.

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