How to Make a Glow in the Dark Dress
Fabric treated with a laundry whitener/brightener solution glows when it is exposed to black or ultraviolet light. The solution contains chemicals called phosphors, which are found in nature, in insects such as lightning bugs and scorpions. You can make your own glow-in-the-dark dress using laundry whitener/brightener solution and wear to it to a Halloween party. Once you step under the black light, your dress will glow.
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Things You'll Need
- Plastic storage tub, 5-gallon
- Laundry whitener/brightener, 8-ounce bottle
- Wooden dowel
- Dress
- Hanger
- Black light
Instructions
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Fill a 5-gallon plastic storage tub with warm water. Add the bottle of laundry whitener/brightener to the water and stir it with a wooden dowel until it dissolves.
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Submerge the dress by setting it on the surface of the water and using the wooden dowel to push it down. Stir the dress slowly in the water to get the fabric wet. Let it sit for one hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
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Remove the dress from the water and wring it out. Place the dress on a hanger and hang it up in an area where it can safely drip dry, such as your shower or bathtub. Leave it overnight to air dry.
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Tips & Warnings
Wash your hands after handling the whitener/brightener, as it may cause irritation on sensitive skin.
