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How To Dust For Fingerprints

How To Dust For Fingerprints
Ever wanted to find out who stole the cookie from the cookie jar? Take a page from crime scene investigators and get the proof you need.

You Will Need
  • A small or medium-size balloon
  • A lit candle
  • A powder makeup brush
  • Clear tape

 
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Step 1Step 1: Fill The Balloon Halfway With Water

Step 1: Fill The Balloon Halfway With Water
Fill the balloon halfway with water from the tap. Remove from the faucet and fill the other half with air. Tie it off.
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8 comments
Jul 22, 2009. 9:28 AMJ@50n says:
Awesome i am gunna have to try that...in fact i will right now!
Jul 22, 2009. 12:19 PMJ@50n says:
dident work to well for me but i dident have a make-up brush. does that affect it?
Sep 14, 2009. 3:15 PMbatman96 says:
It must be a VERY soft brush.
Jul 29, 2009. 10:42 AMjrdur7277 says:
is there any kind of software that i can use to read these fingerprints?
Jun 2, 2009. 5:16 PMBrowncoat says:
Neat! Thanks!!
May 30, 2009. 1:24 AMthe_mad_man says:
you don't need a balloon to collect soot. you can do this on a piece of metal or something that woun't burn too readily.
May 26, 2009. 6:24 PMChicken2209 says:
so basically your just posting a howcast video here?
May 27, 2009. 12:15 PMlemonie says:
Yes, video is this author's medium, although the majority of his work is YouTube. L

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