Introduction: Pepper Trick
Here is a pepper trick my Mom taught me as a young child. I taught my kids this trick also. We always played games and tricks after dinner. It brought us together as a family.
Step 1: Supplies
Small glass of water.
Pepper shaker.
Large plate with a rim.
Dish washing liquid soap.
Pepper shaker.
Large plate with a rim.
Dish washing liquid soap.
Step 2: Water
Pour the water into the plate as full as you can without it spilling over the edges.
Step 3: Soap
Do this part secretly; you don't want to give away the trick.
Place a drop of soap on your index finger.
Gently rub the soap between your index finger and thumb.
You don't want to rub it in like lotion, you need it to be a little watery.
Step 4: Pepper
Shake the pepper into the water.
Step 5: Method
Place your finger along the edge of the plate into the water.
Step 6: Trick
As soon as the finger is placed into the water, the pepper slides across the opposite direction of the plate.
Step 7: Sunshiine's Final Thoughts
This is a great trick to pull on a dinner guest.
In closing I would like to thank our instructables company, sponsors, authors, readers, and members; for making this community a great success! Many hours and hard work has been put into making this place the best DIY on the Internet. Have fun and thanks for stopping by!
Sunshiine

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15 Comments
10 years ago on Step 7
This is very cool. I will definitely try it.
10 years ago on Step 7
Use unscented dishsoap since it may be safer for your guest. Fragrances are toxic to many humans.
Reply 10 years ago on Step 7
Thanks for the information! Have a splendorous day!
Sunshiine
10 years ago on Introduction
Awesome!!!
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
Thanks Lilly! Have a super day!
Sunshiine
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
=) thanks
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
You are welcome!
10 years ago on Introduction
Nice trick!
Maybe it works too with flour, starch, sawdust, etc. I think the surface tension is involved.
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
You are probably correct rimar2000! It is funny to see peoples reaction!
sunshiine
10 years ago on Introduction
Ahhhh... the good 'ol Magic Pepper Trick!!!
lol... I've never heard of it!
Tell people you aren't allergic to pepper, but pepper is allergic to you!
Too fun!!!
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
Love the trick, and this is the perfect patter! Now to find some appropriately-aged kids, or gullible adults, to try it out on. :)
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
Thanks canida! It is a fun trick. Thanks for commenting.
Sunshiine
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
That is funny! I love your humor!
Sunshiine
10 years ago on Introduction
haha... I know this trick. :)
I'm glad you shared this.
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
Thanks! Have fun!
Sunshiine