Invisible Ink Pen, MALEDEN Spy Pen with UV Light Magic Marker Kid Pens for Secret Message and Party Goody Bag Stuffer (6)

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One thing to note is that the invisible ink works best on plain white paper or light-colored surfaces. When used on dark or heavily textured paper, the writing may not be as clear or visible under the UV light. Dooley, John (2016). Codes, Ciphers and Spies: Tales of Military Intelligence in World War I. New York: Copernicus Books. p.210. ISBN 9783319294148. Because of the wide range of materials, teachers should select either a few of the materials or group students to allow a wider range of materials to be investigated. If using groups then sufficient time needs to be allowed for whole class reporting on the results and evaluation of the materials being used.

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Gather the necessary materials. For this type of ink, you will use baking soda for writing and grape juice to reveal the hidden message. To do this, you will need ¼ cup of water, ¼ of baking soda, Q-tips, grape juice concentrate, and a paintbrush/sponge brush. [9] X Research source making and recording observations and evaluate the reliability of methods and suggest possible improvements; a b Selinger, Ben; Barrow, Russell (2017). Chemistry in the Marketplace. Clayton, Victoria: CSIRO Publishing. p.297. ISBN 9781486303328.

This includes virtually all invisible inks, but pure distilled water can also be used in this way. Application of any fluid will alter the paper surface fibers or sizing. Philo of Byzantium may be the first writer known to describe an invisible ink using a reagent around 217–218 BC, with oak galls and vitriol. [4] These ingredients were used to make oak gall ink. [5] People soon discovered that they could write invisibly with one of the ingredients and then cause the writing to appear by adding the other. [6] Pliny the Elder and the Roman poet Ovid gave advice on the use of plant juices and milk to write secret messages. [7] M lead (II) nitrate, developed by 1 M sodium iodide (Lead (II) nitrate is TOXIC at = > 0.01M and HARMFUL in solutions less than this.)

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Potassium ferricyanide & phenolphthalein should not be used where there are naked flames (do not use Bunsen burners). Using my scientific knowledge to explain how changing the conditions the inks are under affects their visibility. Dooley, John F. (25 July 2015). "Review of Prisoners, Lovers, and Spies: The Story of Invisible Ink from Herodotus to al-Qaeda by Kristie Macrakis". Cryptologia. 40 (1): 107–112. doi: 10.1080/01611194.2015.1028684. S2CID 825438.John A. Nagy (2009). Invisible Ink: Spycraft of the American Revolution. Westholme Publishing. ISBN 978-1594161414. Very rarely, invisible ink has been used in art. It is usually developed, though not always. There are artists who use the effect in conjunction with invisible and other reactive inks and paints to create a variety of effects when used in conjunction with UV lights. My kids have had a blast using these pens to create treasure hunt clues, leaving surprise messages for each other, and even creating their secret code language. It's been a fantastic way to keep them engaged and entertained, especially during playdates and rainy days indoors.