Magic ink

Help your kids discover the magic of the amazing science experiment and kids activity that creates magic ink. Watch their eyes widen in wonder as they uncover the secrets behind the amazing possibilities of science!

What you need:

• lemon
• water
• small plate
• toothpick
• white paper
• lamp

Number of players:
1+

Activity:

Squeeze the lemon juice into a small plate with a few drops of water and mix with a spoon.

Dip the toothpick into the lemon juice mix and write a message on the white sheet of paper.

When it dries the writing will be invisible.

Heat the paper by holding it over a lamp with the writing side down.

The invisable ink writing will slowly turn brown and appear on the page!