Insta-Snow gets teacher out of speeding ticket
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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
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/
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
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
I love this site. Good work…
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!!!!
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!
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!
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.
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!
I am thinking of having a snow-themed b-day party for my daughter I wanted to cover an area about 10 f by 20 f. How much would I need? We are in Florida who knows how hot it may be??? Does anyone have any answers/suggestions?
Steve,
Just have to say-love this stuff! I teach 3 and4 year olds at a Catholic school. I have been using the regular snow from outside in my water table. That is, until I happened upon your insta-snow. I make it with the kids, and then we play in it in the water table–I usually make 4 gallons. The kids loveit– and it even feels cold like real snow. Thanks!!
Mr Steve,
I only have one question, is it slippery?Can you make skiing on it?
I would love to go skiing on fake snow!!!! =]*
Such an interesting story. It may really be worthwhile stocking your car up with some of that insta-snow LOL!
How does one get rid of the awful smell once it is combined with water?
Jimmys,
From what ive seen this kind of polymer is being used in indoor snowboard parks all around the world. If you over soak it a bit, then you can even make snowballs out of it!! So as far as I know, yes, you can ski/snowboard on it!!
Hi Annette,
If you are getting a bad smell when you combine the Insta-Snow with water, I think you might have received your snow from one of our knock-off companies. I can say with complete certainty that our Original Insta-Snow is never sticky, clumpy or smelly. You can find the original Instant Snow powder here http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/category/instant-snow. Hope that helps!
Love it it works so good I just love fake snow in Florida!!!!!!!!!!!!!! =}
The insta snow just make me happy to tears! This lovely mix of powder and water felt like something was growing out of my hand. I loved showing it to family and friends they adored it! Espesily when I never get snow where I live! This snow is just wonderful for children of all ages!
My biology students would like to know if we can use insta-snow as an irrigation aid, perhaps in plant pots or window boxes? One of them had seen something like it at a local nursery, but it said that it would degrade into fertilizer. She couldn’t remember the brand name.
I am planning to build a snowboard rail park in my backyard is there any discount for buying in bulk