This is looks like a chemical reaction but it's not - it's really just a physical change. It's a really neat trick you can do for your friends or in a magic show. Here's how it works:

Supplies:

  • acetone
  • pie pan (or other shallow baking dish)
  • Styrofoam cup

 

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4 Responses to “Disappearing Foam Cup”

  1. Aurora Lipper says:

    The supplies are now provided above the video. You need acetone, a pie pan or other shallow baking dish, and a Styrofoam cup.

  2. karlydotter says:

    question, where is the supplies list?

  3. I’ll have Tonya connect with you right away!

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    Good evening,

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