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Jaxon Inner circle Kalamazoo, Mi. 2537 Posts |
Years ago I saw something on TV but I can't remember what they used to make this. It was a science show. I think it was called something like "Fun Science." Anyway, they poured two clear chemicals into a round glass container. Covered it then slowly mixed it by rocking the container. Suddenly the inside of the glass turned into a mirror finish. It ended up looking like a large Christmas ornament.
Does anyone happen to know what chemicals are used or where I might find information on this? I tried to search the web but I really didn't know what to search for. Thanks. Ron Jaxon |
drwilson Inner circle Bar Harbor, ME 2191 Posts |
We aren't supposed to post this sort of thing directly here, but you can use a Google search for "Tollen's test" to answer your question.
Yours, Paul |
Spellbinder Inner circle The Holy City of East Orange, NJ 6438 Posts |
It's not an instantaneous reaction- it takes a couple of minutes to form the mirror-like finish and when you are done, you still have to clean up noxious and dangerous chemicals. A safer method would be to use the paddle move on a small hand mirror. It just so happens I have a double-sided hand mirror in my catalog...not that I'd dream of plugging my shop. As a penalty, I should tell you to check the Dollar stores first if you are interested in pursuing this more conventional approach to the same effect.
Professor Spellbinder
Professor Emeritus at the Turkey Buzzard Academy of Magik, Witchcraft and Wizardry http://www.magicnook.com Publisher of The Wizards' Journals |
Slim King Eternal Order Orlando 18012 Posts |
Instead of a rounded beaker could this be done in a flattened container shaped like a flask,,,,,looking like a mirror of sorts?
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Jaxon Inner circle Kalamazoo, Mi. 2537 Posts |
Thanks for the replies everyone and that is what I was looking for. I don't think I'll be able to use it for what I intended though because as already mentioned it's kind of dangerous. I'll just have to find another way to create the illusion I have in mind.
Thanks again. Ron Jaxon |
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