Mystery Ink

Mystery Ink

Materials Needed: 

  • Cardstock
  • 2 cups or small bowls
  • Spoon
  • Q-tips or a brush
  • Paper Towels
  • Turmeric Powder
  • Rubbing Alcohol
  • Baking Soda

 

Prep

  1. Mix 1 tablespoon of baking soda with one tablespoon of water in a cup or bowl.
  2. Mix 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder with 3 tablespoons rubbing alcohol in a second cup or bowl

 

Steps

  1. Dip a Q-tip into the baking soda solution from your first cup.
  2. Use the damp Q-tip to draw or write a secret message on the white cardstock paper. Re-wet your Q-tip if necessary. Be careful to not soak the paper too much.
  3. Let the paper dry completely. If you see baking soda residues on the paper, remove it with a paper towel. 
  4. Dip a Q-tip or brush into the prepared turmeric solution. Paint the whole paper with the turmeric solution being sure to cover the secret letters you wrote with your baking soda Q-tip.

 

And voila! So cool! What do you notice?