Halloween, the yearly celebration observed in a number of countries on 31 October, is the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows (or Saints). Typical festive Halloween activities include trick-or-treating, attending costume parties, carving pumpkins into jack-o’-lanterns, lighting bonfires, apple bobbing, visiting haunted attractions, playing pranks, telling scary stories, and watching horror films. A little chemistry can add a lot of ghastly, ghostly effect to the Halloween celebration. Here are some top Halloween projects that apply command of chemistry.
Realistic fake blood
Realistic fake blood can be obtained by mixing 4-6 drops red of food colouring to 1/4 cup of white corn syrup. This yields a bright red blood. The corn syrup is sticky and the red food colouring will stain.fake blood.
Fake flesh
Common kitchen ingredients can be used to make non-toxic fake flesh or organs for Halloween party. Mix together the corn starch, food colouring and water. After a smooth consistency is achieved, mix in the cocoa powder. Using fingers press the mixture against the side of a bowl to form organ shapes.
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Halloween, the yearly celebration observed in a number of countries on 31 October, is the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows (or Saints). Typical festive Halloween activities include trick-or-treating, attending costume parties, carving pumpkins into jack-o’-lanterns, lighting bonfires, apple bobbing, visiting haunted attractions, playing pranks, telling scary stories, and watching horror films. A little chemistry can add a lot of ghastly, ghostly effect to the Halloween celebration. Here are some top Halloween projects that apply command of chemistry.
Realistic fake blood
Realistic fake blood can be obtained by mixing 4-6 drops red of food colouring to 1/4 cup of white corn syrup. This yields a bright red blood. The corn syrup is sticky and the red food colouring will stain.fake blood.
Fake flesh
Common kitchen ingredients can be used to make non-toxic fake flesh or organs for Halloween party. Mix together the corn starch, food colouring and water. After a smooth consistency is achieved, mix in the cocoa powder. Using fingers press the mixture against the side of a bowl to form organ shapes.
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