Growing String Crystals

By Alex MacDonald

1. Warm fresh naphtha up to 64 degrees C

2. Put crystals into a glass and pour warm naphtha over them
3. Use card and cut a rectangle that will sit over the glass
4. Using a needle, put cotton or hemp string through the card so it touches the the
bottom of the glass
5. Leave in the freezer for 48 hours
6. Remove from freezer, lift card the card and you should see crystals on the string