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In this activity, learners use chemistry to produce weathered "antiqued" paper with burned edges. Learners first soak white paper in coffee and then apply a charring solution of ammonium chloride. Use this activity to create ancient looking documents or for a Halloween display.
- Under 5 minutes
- 2 to 4 hours
- $10 - $20 per student
- Ages 8 - adult
- Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- books
- coffee maker
- heat gun
- laser printer
- metal tray
- paintbrush
- printer paper
- coffee
- water
- ammonium chloride
- paper towels
- wood (flat piece) or cardboard
Subjects
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Physical Sciences
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Heat and Thermodynamics
- Heat and Temperature
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Chemistry
- Chemical Reactions
- Solutions
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Heat and Thermodynamics
Informal Categories
- Arts and Crafts
- Historical Reenactment
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- see color
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Links STEM to other topics of interest such as arts and humanities
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
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Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Ragan, Sean Michael
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Make Projects, 2011