Sankalp 2.0 Activity 15: be a scout How to Make Invisible Ink for Writing Top-Secret Messages Create your own top-secret notes with this simple technique using grape juice (citric juice) and baking soda. WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO MAKE INVISIBLE INK v 1 tablespoon of baking soda v ¼ cup of water v Grape juice concentrate (preferably Red Grapes) v Paintbrush or cotton swab v Paper v Two small bowls HOW TO WRITE A SECRET MESSAGE WITH INVISIBLE INK 1. Mix the baking soda and water in a small bowl. This is your invisible ink. 2. Dip a finger, cotton swab or paintbrush into the “ink.” 3. Write your message on a light-coloured paper. 4. Let it dry completely. HOW TO REVEAL AND READ AN INVISIBLE INK MESSAGE 1. Lightly paint/spread grape juice concentrate across the paper with a brush. 2. Your message will slowly appear as the juice saturates the paper. It’s really exciting. Isn’t it? Complete and enjoy the full process and post your photos on your social sites with #bsgsankalp #bsgsankalp #sankalp #Scouts4SDGs #Unite2FightCorona #Youth4Nature #ForNature #fitindia #bsgindia #HealthForAll #actnow #bsgkarnataka The Bharat Scouts & Guides-Karnataka Madhusudan Avala Bsg Udupi