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Well well, well. It's Halloween. What would Halloween be like without blood effects? As much as I may despise this "holiday" it is Always fun to MAKE something awesome for a costume or just something to scare the crap out of anyone. I mean, that's what it's all about right? (or is it massive sugar rushes...?)
So we get onto the instructable itself.
Now, before I go any further, we are dealing with CHEMICALS. Yes, that's right, CHEMICALS! they may be awesome, but as a disclaimer (though these are not volatile, nor caustic) I take NO responsibility for your stupidity. One of the chemicals is a TOXIN hazard. AKA don't drink it, it's not good for you. Also, the final blood product is kind of like medical iodine, it WILL stain, and takes a fair amount of washing to get the color out of your skin. No burns, but toxic, and stains. Act accordingly.
This might also not be something smart for children under 10. Stick with red cool-ade.
That said, let's have fun! This can be used for special FX in movies and not only Halloween! For hair raising blood effects, I've never seen anything like this! It's so crazy close to REAL blood that you'll have your neighbors dropping their mouths and dialing the local hospital for an ambulance!
Even better, this requires no pumps (heart included, we're not actually cutting ourselves)
So what DO we need?
So we get onto the instructable itself.
Now, before I go any further, we are dealing with CHEMICALS. Yes, that's right, CHEMICALS! they may be awesome, but as a disclaimer (though these are not volatile, nor caustic) I take NO responsibility for your stupidity. One of the chemicals is a TOXIN hazard. AKA don't drink it, it's not good for you. Also, the final blood product is kind of like medical iodine, it WILL stain, and takes a fair amount of washing to get the color out of your skin. No burns, but toxic, and stains. Act accordingly.
This might also not be something smart for children under 10. Stick with red cool-ade.
That said, let's have fun! This can be used for special FX in movies and not only Halloween! For hair raising blood effects, I've never seen anything like this! It's so crazy close to REAL blood that you'll have your neighbors dropping their mouths and dialing the local hospital for an ambulance!
Even better, this requires no pumps (heart included, we're not actually cutting ourselves)
So what DO we need?
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Here's what you need.
Potassium Thiocyanate
Ferric Nitrate
Two plastic spoons
stirring rods (can be spoons)
shot glass
water
two containers to put your two part blood in. Should be easy to seal, and easy to carry.
Paint brush (optional, but recommended)
dull something to "cut" yourself with
Don't know where to get the chemicals? look here:
potassium thiocyanate:
http://www.hometrainingtools.com/catalog/chemistry/chemicals/chemicals-m-p/p_ch-kscn.html
Ferric nitrate:
http://www.hometrainingtools.com/catalog/chemistry/chemicals/chemicals-d-l/p_un1466.html
30g lasts a LONG time, and makes one heck of a lot of blood. Maximum you'll ever need is two bottles of each... unless you intend to bathe in the stuff... (see stupidity disclaimer)
Potassium Thiocyanate
Ferric Nitrate
Two plastic spoons
stirring rods (can be spoons)
shot glass
water
two containers to put your two part blood in. Should be easy to seal, and easy to carry.
Paint brush (optional, but recommended)
dull something to "cut" yourself with
Don't know where to get the chemicals? look here:
potassium thiocyanate:
http://www.hometrainingtools.com/catalog/chemistry/chemicals/chemicals-m-p/p_ch-kscn.html
Ferric nitrate:
http://www.hometrainingtools.com/catalog/chemistry/chemicals/chemicals-d-l/p_un1466.html
30g lasts a LONG time, and makes one heck of a lot of blood. Maximum you'll ever need is two bottles of each... unless you intend to bathe in the stuff... (see stupidity disclaimer)
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Cyanide is (C≡N)
cyanate is (O=C=N) or (O-C≡N)
So yes, I guess they would be related. Cyanate just has an Oxygen thrown in.
From Carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide is a major difference.
One kills you, one doesn't
one is only present in insignificant amounts naturally, one is the very reason why our world runs.
Fake blood: [Fe(H20)5.SCN]^2+
Its an aqueous complex solution and thus watery, you can always try to thicken it with stuff like corn syrup.
It would be better, though, if you could not see the skin underneath the red in places. Because then it just looks like there is mysterious red liquid appearing, and no cut.
It would be a great improvement if you found something that could blacken the skin and make the blood, so it looks like an actual cut.
Potential Health Effects
Inhalation:
Causes irritation to the respiratory tract. Symptoms may include coughing, shortness of breath.
Ingestion:
May cause psychosis, vomiting, disorientation, weakness, low blood pressure, convulsions and death which may be delayed. The probable lethal dose is between 15-30 grams.
Skin Contact:
Causes irritation to skin. Symptoms include redness, itching, and pain.
Eye Contact:
Causes irritation, redness, and pain.
Chronic Exposure:
Prolonged or repeated skin exposure may cause dermatitis. Repeated ingestion of small amounts may cause weakness, confusion, central nervous system effects, nausea and skin eruptions.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions:
No information found.
(ps, don't do this)
Health Rating: 1 - Slight
Flammability Rating: 0 - None
Reactivity Rating: 3 - Severe (Oxidizer)
Contact Rating: 2 - Moderate
Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES; LAB COAT
Storage Color Code: Yellow (Reactive)
Fire Fighting Measures
Fire:
Not combustible, but substance is a strong oxidizer and its heat of reaction with reducing agents or combustibles may cause ignition. Fire may produce poisonous or irritating gases.
Explosion:
Contact with oxidizable substances may cause extremely violent combustion. Sealed containers may rupture when heated. Sensitive to mechanical impact.
Fire Extinguishing Media:
Dry chemical, foam, carbon dioxide, or water spray.
Special Information:
Wear full protective clothing and breathing equipment for high-intensity fire or potential explosion conditions.
Ferric Nitrate