Make sure your solution is saturated To create crystals, you need to heat a liquid and mix in a soluble solid (one that dissolves, such as a sugar or salt) until no more of the solid can be dissolved.

For example, even using utensils or pots that are not completely clean can also cause sugar crystals to form. The tricky part ...

Sanding sugar, with its slightly larger crystals, adds color and sparkle and a teensy bit of crunch to things you love to ...