3 ways to make a luminous liquid at home

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• Luminous liquid made from simple ingredients
• Variant with soda
• Method with phosphor

Peculiar lanterns from twinkling water will help diversify any party. You can make a luminous liquid on your own at home. There are several ways, for some you only need tools, for others you need more complex components.

Luminous liquid made from simple ingredients

A very simple and affordable, but effective way.

It is imperative to conduct an experiment in a protective mask, gloves, a dressing gown or an apron. Use the dishes that you can immediately throw away after the experiment.

For implementation you will need:

• water – 0.5 l;
• hydrogen peroxide 3% – 4 tsp;
• vinegar – 4 tbsp. l .;
• salt – 2 tbsp. l.

When working, avoid contact of components or prepared liquid on the skin, mucous membranes. How to make luminous water at home:

1. In a glass container, connect all the components. Pour in water first, then pour in salt, add vinegar and peroxide.
2. Stir the liquid for 20 minutes. She will begin to radiate a slight glow.
3. Pour the composition into a plastic container and tightly close. It will glow up to two hours, will acquire a greenish tint. You can change the color by adding food coloring.

Variant with soda

This method is simple, but the reviews are mixed. You will need these components:

• sparkling water – 0.25 l;
• hydrogen peroxide – 1.5 tsp;
• salt – 0.5 tsp;
• table vinegar – 2 tsp.

When conducting an experiment at home, use disposable tableware, which is then not a pity to throw away. Wear a protective mask, gloves and a robe made of non-synthetic fabric. Avoid contact with skin. How to make a luminous liquid with your own hands:

1. Pour salt into the soda.
2. Add vinegar, then hydrogen peroxide.
3. Close the bottle tightly and shake for a quarter of an hour.
4. Pour the liquid into a glass and take it to a dark place. Luminous water will radiate.

Method with phosphor

This method is more complicated than the previous ones, but with its help you can get a brighter and more saturated radiant liquid. You need to work very carefully, in a protective gown, mask and gloves. For the experiment you will need:

• boric acid – 2-3 g;
• coniferous concentrate – 1 g;
• water – 50 ml.

For work, you will need an aluminum spoon, a metal container and dry fuel. These items after the experiment can not be used for food. Step-by-step instruction of experience:

1. Dissolve 1 gram of coniferous concentrate in 50 ml of water..
2. Pour boric acid into a spoon.
3. Add 1 drop of coniferous solution.
4. When the mass resembles gruel, smooth it on the surface of the spoon and start heating on dry fuel.
5. After evaporation of the water, the mixture will melt. Poke the emerging bubbles.
6. Cool the mixture and grind.

Following the instructions above, you will receive a phosphor. This powder can be bought, the price depends on the shade. Based on it, you can make a flickering liquid, which is suitable for painting surfaces, can be used for interior design. Step-by-step manufacturing instructions:

1. In a colorless interior lacquer (sold in construction stores), add the phosphor powder in a proportion of 70:30.
2. Add a little solvent (not more than 1% of the total mass).
3. Shake well.
4. You got a transparent glowing varnish. If you want to give some shade, use tinting.