Glitter surprises have gained popularity, under a different more FBI Investigating sort of name, as playful pranks or creative gifts. From YouTube stunts to real-life fun, these are great ways to get a laugh during April Fools. These can be created in cars, boxes, storage containers and can be hidden in plain sight if done correctly. This is a warning: constructing such devices requires careful consideration to ensure safety, legality, and ethicality.
Materials Needed:
- A small-sized box or storage container
- Glitter, confetti or other small harmless things
- Springs or mechanisms for triggering
- Tape or other adhesive
- Any other additional items such as a gift or candy.
Steps:
- Prepare the Container: Choose a container that fits the size of the glitter. Ensure that it is sturdy enough to withstand handling and shipping if necessary.
- Add Glitter or Confetti: Fill the container with an ample amount of glitter or confetti. Consider using a mix of colors or shapes for a more visually appealing effect.
- Incorporate Trigger Mechanisms: Design the glitter bomb to trigger when opened or tampered with. This can be achieved using springs, rubber bands, or other mechanisms. Ensure that the trigger mechanism is secure but easy to activate. A very good video explaining how to make a reusable mechanism can be found on former NASA Employee’s YouTube channel, “Mark Rober.”
- Secure Components: Use tape or adhesive to secure all components inside the container. This prevents premature triggering and ensures that the glitter bomb functions as intended.
Safety:
- When using anything with flying parts it is best to go over any and all mistakes that may happen, however before even doing the prank one needs to figure out the safest way to do the prank. Here’s a few tips on how to be safer when pranking someone with a glitter surprise.
- Use non-toxic glitter or confetti to avoid harm if ingested or in contact with skin or eyes. There is also the problem with doing the prank in a public outdoor area, make sure if the prank happens outdoors that a dissolvable glitter is used so if some are missed in clean up they wont hurt the environment.
- Avoid including sharp objects or hazardous materials inside the glitter surprise. Sharp objects such as toys or paper can be flung from the surprise when activated, these can stab or pelt any nearby friends. Sometimes things can catch on fire, avoid mixing fire or any sort of flammable objects out of and away from the prank.
- Ensure that the glitter surprise does not cause harm or distress to the recipient. Consider the recipient’s safety and reactions when designing the device, older or younger people can have very different reactions to it than what the creator may have, keep in mind that the prank is reflected back to the creator of the prank. Respect boundaries and avoid targeting individuals who may not appreciate such surprises.
A glitter surprise can be a fun and creative endeavor, but it requires careful consideration of safety, legality, and ethicality. By following the instructions provided in this article, individuals can build glitter surprises responsibly, ensuring that they bring joy without causing harm or discomfort to others. Remember to prioritize safety, respect boundaries, and think critically about the impact of the actions that would have been done.