Epsom Salts

Black paper/card

Star stencil

Sponge

Warm water in cup or bowl

1. Cut a star shape stencil out of card
2. Dissolve Epsom salts in half a cup of hot water.  Keep adding salt until no more will dissolve
3. Dip the sponge into the water.  Place the stencil over the black paper, rub the sponge over the star shape onto the black paper
4. Carefully lift the stencil to another area on the paper.  "Paint" more star shapes with your salt water until you run out of room on the black paper
5. Let your paper dry.  The crystal stars will appear!

 The Epsom salts dissolve in the water.  When the water evaporates, the salts are left behind, forming small crystals on the paper.