[header] How to make edible sugar crystals [title] Tie cotton or wool string around a popsicle stick or a pencil. [step] Using scissors, cut the string to 3/4 length of the jar you will use. [title] Heat a small amount of water to boiling. 
[step] Stir in as much sugar as possible. Usually the ratio is 3 cups of sugar for every cup of water, but it could vary.