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I had to share this amazing email from a teacher who attended one of my hands-on science workshops. Believe it or not, she amazed the police officer with a science experiment using Insta-Snow Powder.
As I was driving home from your workshop Friday night, I had a little incident with the wonderful Colorado State Patrol when I forgot to slow down on my way home in Pueblo, Colorado. He asked the usual questions, “Why are you in such a hurry?”, “May I see your driver’s license, registration, and proof of insurance?”, etc. When I told him that I was on my way home from a science conference, he said, “Did you learn anything?” What a great question! I had the perfect answer, “If I can make it snow in June, will you let me out of the ticket?” His response, “Yeah, right. It is 80 degrees outside!” I pulled out my bottle of water, some snow and poured it in his hands. Here I am on the side of the road on I-25 doing a demo! I wish that I had a camera to capture the look on his face as the snow erupted in his hands. He said, “Where can I get this stuff? My son loves science, but I do not know where to get things like this.” I gave him your web address and phone number and I did not get a ticket. So if you have an influx of state patrol officers requesting Instant Snow, now you know why. — Michelle B
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March 12th, 2006 at 12:53 am
Where can you buy the baby diaper polymer that is mentioned in your post on the knock-offs of Insta-Snow? I want to use it to show the difference between a physical and chemical reaction.
http://www.stevespangler.com/archives/2005/03/13/baby-diaper-goo-the-insta-snow-knock-off/
March 16th, 2006 at 12:43 am
I bought “Super Snow” from a gift shop in Florida thinking that it was your Insta-Snow. It’s not! It’s actually a gel that you have to stir up to make look like snow. I order a pound of the real thing from your website and look forward to doing your “conservation of mass” activity with my AP Chemistry class. I guess Super Snow is not so super. - Carla
March 16th, 2006 at 1:03 am
The diaper polymer is called “Water Gel” and you can find it at the link below. You’re right, it’s more of a gel than a snow.
http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/product/1448
May 26th, 2006 at 8:18 am
I love this site. Good work…
September 27th, 2006 at 12:35 am
I’m thinking of buying a few hundred dollars worth and throwing it all in my neighbours pool, how much will I need for a 10,000 gallon pool? hehehehe!!!!
November 19th, 2006 at 10:50 pm
I was walking through a mall when I saw the insta-snow, I was pulled by it and looked to feel the amazingly soft texture, blown away I was shown a demonstration, and in about 3 seconds the cup I was holdong was overflowing with snow!!! At 92 degress i never thought of it as possible!! It even had a cold feeling to it!
May 7th, 2007 at 11:10 am
Does anyone know if this stuff wet to the touch? Can it be used on cloth (like a table cloth) without “bleeding? It looks like the coolest idea for winter decorating!
May 7th, 2007 at 1:54 pm
Hi Jeanenne. Instant snow feels wet and cool to the touch. The water in the snow will “bleed” on to the surface that it is placed upon. If you set it on paper, it will leave a wet spot. It won’t stain, unless you set it on something like unfinished wood. Instant Snow will achieve the same results as a wet paper towel or damp sponge.
November 10th, 2007 at 11:12 pm
My school club is thinking of throwing a winter get-together, and I was wondering if this stuff could be thrown around in someone’s grass (like a backyard) and yet easily cleaned up. If so, how? Insta-Snow looks amazing, and I’m really looking forward to purchasing some!