1. Place acid in a burette
2. Measure out base into a small flask
3. Add a few drops of universal indicator solution
4. Add the acid from the burette slowly, swirling the flask as you add the acid
5. When the universal indicator changes to green you have produced a natural solution
6. Add a spatula of charcoal powder to the green solution. Mix it with a glass rod
8. Place the filtrate into evaporating basin and heat gently
9. Stop heating when you see some crystals around the edge of the solution
10. Leave the evaporating basin for a few days