Make Lightning

Make Lightning

This was really cool. Tomorrow we are having a "weather" day with my three kids and two friends' kids. I wanted to practice this ahead of time. I tried a few different methods and had to play around with it but I finally got it to work. I found that a microfiber cloth (known for high static build up) worked in place of the wool really well. I tried what I was pretty sure was my husband's wool peacoat from the Navy but it didn't work so I don't know if it wasn't wool or it wasn't working. I used a fork for the metal object (rather than filing cabinet as it states) so I could go into the darkest room in the house (read:bathroom). I tried at first and only heard the snapping sound and almost gave up. Then I tried one more time and rubbed really hard and fast for a little while and I actually started to see sparks before I even touched it with the fork. Then I used the fork and saw a greatly formed mini-lightning bolt. It was too cool! I can't wait to show the kids tomorrow.