Glowing Kryptonite Candy

Learn how to make candy glow under UV by adding vitamin B2! In this Halloween episode of Becky’s Workshop, we whip up some kryptonite candy, as seen in BrittLiv’s Instructable. See the complete how-to on Make: Projects.

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For this project you need:

• 1.5 cups sugar
• 150mL (just over 1.25 cups) water
• vitamin B2 capsules
• aluminum foil
• heavy pot
• candy thermometer
• whisk or spoon
• electric green food coloring
• flavor oil like mint or green apple
• UV flashlight

Inspired to craft something for Halloween? Be sure to enter it in our CRAFT Halloween contest to win lots of cool prizes, including a Singer Futura XL 400 sewing and embroidery machine! Costumes, decor, food, props – whatever you create for Halloween is welcome in the contest. Read our contest page for details. Deadline to enter is Nov 8.

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