How to Make Itching Powder

Itching powder is old staple of the prankster circuit. But itching powder was actually available long before it was branded and marketed in dusty joke shops. Its ingredients are readily accessible, and can be easily created out of the contents found in your lawn or local park. Read on to learn how to make itching powder.

Things You'll Need

• Maple seeds ("whirlygigs")
• White paper, cloth
• Spill-proof container

Instructions

1. Gather up several dozen maple seeds--commonly known as 'whirlygigs' for how they fall, helicopter-like, to the ground. Dry them well.

2. Hold the propeller, or body, of a whirlygig in each hand, over a clean white paper or cloth.

3. Rub the seed pods together, to loosen all the tiny slivers of hair that coat the pod.

4. Repeat this process with several seeds until you accumulate a teaspoon of fine slivers.

5. Store this powder in a tight, spill-proof container, and secure it in a safe location.

Tips & Warnings

• Do not use this itching powder anywhere near the eyes or other sensitive regions. Furthermore, do not use this itching powder excessively, or in a malicious or hurtful fashion.