Ingredients For the Heart Structure Raspberry, plum, or purple pipe cleaners String or thin twine Wooden skewers, chopsticks, or pencils Scissors For the Crystal Solution Borax powder (laundry aisle) Water Essential oils (rose, berry, vanilla, lavender, or ylang-ylang pair beautifully with plum tones) Food coloring: Red purple (or red a tiny drop of blue) to create a raspberry plum shade Equipment Heat-safe glass jars (wide-mouth recommended) Heat-safe measuring cup or beaker Spoon for stirring