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Hovercraft Science Experiment

Create this fun and simple craft in the comfort of your own home. Your kids will surely enjoy playing with this Hovercraft Science Experiment!
Author Monique B

Equipment

  • Gluerious Full Size Hot Glue Sticks For Glue Gun
  • Dusico® Balloons Rainbow Set (120 Pcs) 12 Inches
  • Verbatim CD-R 700MB 52X DataLifePlus White Inkjet Printable - 50pk Spindle

Ingredients

  • A balloon
  • An old CD
  • Dish soap bottle cap
  • Hot glue gun
  • Hot glue stick

Instructions

  • Run a generous ring of hot glue around the bottom edge of your dish soap cap
  • Quickly press it onto the center of the CD, over the hole, and wait for it to harden
  • Once done, get a balloon and fit it over the cap
  • Make sure the cap is up then fill the balloon with air by blowing on the other side of the CD.
  • Press the cap down until you're ready to let the hovercraft go
  • You and the kids may now play with it and watch it glide across the floor!

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