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Glowing water can create a wonderful, mysterious light in a dark room without wasting electricity like conventional neon light bulbs. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make the water glow in minutes. Learn the following recipes to add special "something" to your home at the party or the upcoming Halloween.

Steps

Method 1 of 4: Use Tonic Mineral Water

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   Pour mineral water into a clean jar. Believe it or not, tonic mineral water glows after being illuminated with ultraviolet / UV light, and gives pretty good light. To create this effect, first pour mineral water into a transparent jar. You can dilute it with water if desired. However, if more water is added, the light will dim.
   • You can buy mineral water at any grocery store or supermarket for a few tens of thousands of dong. Make sure the water you buy is mineral water, Not is soda or soda water. It says "contains quinine" or something similar.

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   UV light on the mineral water. All you need to do to make the water glow is to light it with UV light. Turn off the lights before you start, otherwise it will be difficult to observe the phenomenon of light.
   • UV lamps are usually sold in specialized stores or online stores. The price depends on the size and brightness of the lamp, conventional lamps cost about 400,000 VND or less.

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   Don't worry if you drink mineral water. Making mineral water glow with UV light makes the water look extremely It is strange, but does not poison, radioactive or toxic water by drinking. However, mineral water is high in sugar and calories, you should limit your intake.
   • Mineral water glows this way because it contains a tiny chemical called "phosphorescence". When ultraviolet rays from UV lamps (invisible to the naked eye) come into contact with phosphors, they are converted to a form that the naked eye may to see, to create a glowing phenomenon.
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Method 2 of 4: Use a Highlighter

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   Buy and check markers to see if they glow. Not all markers glow in the dark when shining with UV light, so try the pen on white paper and illuminate it to see if it glows.
   • You can use any color, but yellow is most likely to glow in the dark.
   • You can use pens from any brand, but it's a good idea to choose a neon highlighter.
   • You will easily notice it glows in a completely dark room with no light.

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   Fill a transparent jar with water. Mineral water is not the only phosphorus that produces light; Old-style markers have a similar capability. Begin (like the one above) by filling a transparent jar with water.
   • Note that this can damage the highlighter; You cannot use the pen after it is done.

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   Remove the ink cartridge from the pen. If you just put the pen in the water tank, the ink cannot flow out in the direction of the nib as quickly. So take the ink cartridge out of the pen. Here's how to do it:
   • Open the pen cap.
   • Use pliers (or hand if you are not afraid of ink stains) to pull out the nib.
   • Use pliers to remove the bottom part of the pen.
   • Carefully remove the ink cartridge from the pen, not to spill or spill the ink on the clothes.

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   Put the nibs and ink tanks in the jar. Release the nib, the ink cartridge, and any ink you collect from the pen into the water. The ink will mix with the water and change the water color. Cut or break the ink tank to let the ink spill out. Stir the water to mix the ink evenly.
   • You can leave the squid and the nib in the jar after you mix the ink, or you can remove them.

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   UV light on water. Like the tonic water above, the dark room and the UV light will make the marking in the water glow. You can also attach a flashlight to the bottom of the bottle to create a colored light (but the "neon" effect of the UV light will disappear).
   • Unlike mineral water, are not drink glowing water this way.
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Method 3 of 4: Use Fluorescent Paint

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   Buy fluorescent paint at the craft store. Paint must be in the form of glue or solvents dissolved in water in order to dissolve with water. You can purchase additional handmade paints that glow in the dark for more effect.
   • Like a highlighter, any neon paint will glow, but lemon yellow or lime green will work best.

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   Pour the paint into the water cup. To increase the water's luminosity, use as much paint as possible. A few tablespoons of paint mixed with a glass of water will suffice.

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   Dissolve the paint evenly with water. Use a stirring stick or similar utensil, not a kitchen spoon. Make sure the paint is completely dissolved in the water before proceeding.
   • Warm or hot water helps the paint dissolve more quickly.
   • If you leave the water on for a long time, the paint will split. Proceed immediately to lighten the water after stirring it.

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   Check the water. Turn off all the lights in the room and shine UV lights all over the water. Be careful when handling this glowing water, because it contains paint, it can cause large stains on the fabric.
   • Are not get to drink this mixture.
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Method 4 of 4: Use a glow stick

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   Fill the jar with water and keep the material ready. In this method, you'll use water, glow sticks, and some other common ingredients to make the water glow no need to the UV lamp. In the same way, fill a transparent bottle with water. There are a few things you need to prepare before you get started:
   • Some glow sticks
   • Drag
   • Dishwashing liquid
   • Hydrogen peroxide (hydrogen peroxide)
   • Waterproof gloves

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   Break the glow stick. Pick up the glow stick, find the glass jar inside and bend it until it "breaks". These tubes instantly glow, making it easier to see if the lights are turned off. The more glow sticks you use, the brighter the water is.
   • You can buy lightsticks at department stores (especially on Halloween). They are very cheap, 100-stick bags cost about 250,000 VND.
   • Try to find the light stick as big as possible so that the water has the best luminescence.

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   Pour glow into the water. Wear gloves. Use scissors to carefully cut off the tip of the glow stick and pour the contents into the water. Dissolve the solution in water.
   • Be careful, remember that each glow stick contains broken glass.

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   Add hydrogen peroxide and dish soap (optional.) Now the water is glowing, but with a few other ingredients you can make the water glow more clearly. Measure out a few caps of the peroxide and pour into the mixture, then add half a teaspoon of dish soap. (Example: Sunlight, fine beauty, etc.)
   • The two chemicals in the glow stick are diphenyl oxalate (in a plastic tube) and hydrogen peroxide (in a glass bottle). When you break the stick, the inner glass jar breaks and the two chemicals mix together, creating light. Adding hydrogen peroxide (hydrogen peroxide) increases the amount of chemical in the glass bottle, making the glow effect stronger. The detergent contains chemicals that reduce the pressure on the water surface, allowing hydrogen peroxide and diphenyl oxalate to mix.

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   Shake well and enjoy! Once done, seal the water bottle and shake well (or mix well) so that the ingredients blend together. Once done, the water glows without the use of a UV lamp (although UV lights can increase the effect).
   • Are not get to drink this mixture.
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Advice

• Glowing water is perfect for night parties. Fill a pot, jar, glass or translucent pot with glowing water, and place it around the house to delight guests.
• You can use glowing water in the bath. Prepare a bath by mixing mineral water with non-toxic fluorescent paint in a tub of warm water. Turn on the UV lights and turn off the bathroom lights to feel the glow in the dark. Children love this, however, if you use fluorescent paint, remember to supervise it to prevent your child from drinking this water.
• You want to try creating a glowing water balloon battle. Fill the balloons with glowing water and drop the ball! Use the glow stick method, and play with friends in the backyard at night, playing traditional games in the summer. Avoid getting water from the glow stick into your mouth or eyes.
• If it snows, try glowing water to paint. Cool the water so as not to melt the snow and pour it into the ink bottle. Take the bottle out and pour over the snow model you make. The kids will enjoy playing this game at night.
• Try it for experiments like lava lamps! You can use glowing water instead of night lights or lanterns on Halloween. It will be fun to play "trick or treat", or you can use it as accessories.