# Science-Inspired Christmas Trees Silver Crystals on Copper Wire Create Beautiful Christmas Trees By Angela Rajic | Published 2013-12-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silver-crystals References: [io9](http://io9.com/make-a-silver-crystal-christmas-tree-1482533481/@estheringlis-arkell) & [chemlounge.org](http://www.chemlounge.org/chem_camp/fun_experiments/silver_tree/) Have some fun this Christmas and fashion your Christmas tree from silver crystals. This unique [science-inspired Christmas decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mirrors-of-hope) creates beautiful trees of silver out of silver nitrate solution and copper wire. Copper, as an element, readily attracts other elements, including silver. When placed in a jar of silver nitrate solution, the silver will form crystals on the copper wire that grew and branch out, forming a silver tree as it eats away at the wire. With just a slight alteration, this experiment can be used to create a Christmas tree. All that needs to be done to twist the wire into a tree shape before letting it sit in the silver nitrate (which can be found in some craft supply stores) for a couple of days. These silver crystal tress are great [DIY Christmas projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-christmas-ornament) for the whole family. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Science-inspired Decor:** Inspiring the creation of unique and unconventional decor ideas using scientific concepts - **DIY Christmas Projects:** Encouraging people to create their own Christmas decorations through DIY projects - **Chemical Crafting:** Utilizing chemical reactions in crafting to create new and unique pieces ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Craft and Hobby:** Opportunities for the craft and hobby industry to expand their product offerings and tap into new markets - **Home Decor:** Innovation opportunities for the home decor industry to explore unique and unconventional design ideas - **Chemical Supplies:** Opportunities for chemical suppliers to target the crafting industry with new product offerings ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plastic Bottle-Made Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caroline-chaptini.md) - [Neon Illuminated Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluorescence.md) - [Pop-Up Holiday Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-minute-christmas-trees.md) - [Sparkling Illuminated Festive Wreaths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starry-wreath.md) - [Illuminated Christmas Tree Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-lit-up.md) - [DIY Embroidery Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-stitched-ornament-kits.md) - [Cutout Christmas Tree Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-tree-display.md) - [Festive Tree-Inspired Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-tree-mugs.md) - [Farm-Sourced Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fraser-fir-christmas-tree.md)