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29 Creative Ways to Use a Home Science Tools Beaker Mug

Infuse a dash of experimentation into your daily routine with a Home Science Tools Beaker Mug! As we gear up for our 29th Anniversary, we’ve compiled a list of 29 exciting ways to use your beaker mug in everyday life. From brewing up creative concoctions to unleashing your inner mad scientist, there’s something for everyone on this list!  

  1. Make (super) fast growing crystals 
  2. Create your own DIY lava lamp 
  3. Build a density column 
  4. Learn about density by testing if objects sink or float 
  5. Create a coffee density column 
  6. Break surface tension with this pepper and water experiment 
  7. Learn how to make an egg float 
  8. Use your beaker mug as a base for these chromatography experiments: 
    1. candy chromatography 
    2. leaf chromatography 
    3. marker chromatography 
  9. Learn how to test for starch in plants 
  10. Dissolve an eggshell 
  11. Try this casein plastic project 
  12. Copper plate a penny 
  13. Try a Saltwater Density Science Project 
  14. Build a volcano in a beaker 
  15. Experiment with water beads 
  16. Learn about solutions with this science lesson 
  17. Try this mystery pitcher ph indicator color change reaction 
  18. Make limewater 
  19. Make floating bubbles 
  20. Try these soapy science experiments 
  21. Use chemistry to make bath salts and soft water 
  22. DIY bouncy ball 
  23. Make your own scented air fresheners  
  24. Try this water electrolysis experiment 
  25. Make your own lip balm 
  26. Drink coffee while 
    1. teaching science 
    2. lesson planning 
  27. Drink hot cocoa while learning about solvents 
  28. Contemplate the mysteries of the universe over a cup of tea 
  29. Drink a hot beverage while shopping the HST 29th Anniversary Sale 

We hope this list has sparked your imagination! From your morning cup of coffee to exciting hands-on science lessons, our beaker mug is more than just a drinking glass – it’s a conversation starter, a source of inspiration, and a daily reminder that science is fun. Cheers to science discoveries that await you with our Home Science Tools Beaker Mug!  

Important Safety Note: Please remember that you should not perform science experiments in the same beaker mug you use to drink from! We suggest using one beaker mug for experimentation and a separate one for enjoying your favorite drink.  

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