Bouncing Moth Balls???

Discussion in 'Homesteading Questions' started by jer, Dec 10, 2003.

  1. Dec 10, 2003 #1
    jer

    jer Well-Known Member

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    Does anyone have the recipe/directions to make the bouncing/floating mothballs. I believe there is vinegar - soda - food coloring???? My parents used to make them for us kids to watch every Christmas.
     
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  3. Dec 11, 2003 #2
    stumpyacres

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    a glass
    mothballs
    baking soda
    vinegar
    teaspoon
    water
    fill glass to almost the top
    add 4 teaspooons of baking soda - stir till dissolved
    add 4 teaspoons pf vinegar and stir well
    put in 4 mothballs and mix
     
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  5. Dec 11, 2003 #3
    jer

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    Thanks, jer :)
     
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  6. Dec 12, 2003 #4
    Peace n Quiet

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    what are bouncing mothballs? sounds like a fun experiment.
     
    Peace n Quiet, Dec 12, 2003
    Peace n Quiet, Dec 12, 2003