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One of a series of smaller research studies performed in-office, the Salt Crystals exploration asked some hard questions of a process most often associated with an elementary school science class: growing crystals in a saline bath. By using a variety of armatures made from piano wire, coat hangers, and monofilament fishing line, crystalline structures were tested to see if the brittle salt formations could self-support the geometry of the tensile armatures if the armatures were removed. A step-by-step guide for the process was created so anyone can follow along at home.