I am doing a science project and I need to preform them in test tubes, what can I substitute for the tubes?

Question

They need to look professonal but I dont want to go to the store. I need something nice and clean but that can be found in my house. If not something I can find at my house, something at a local store, that would be good as well. Links with pictures is more likely to get the 10 points. Thanks

all ideas appriciated!

Answer 1

There is nothing really special about test tubes. They are glass and pretty much uniform in size. They are designed to hold just a little bit of chemical for testing purposes. All you need is something that matches that description.

The one thing that pops into my head is shot glasses. That might look a little weird though. However, if you go to some of the dollar stores, you can find a large variety of glasses that might do the trick and not cost too much.

You might also go with plastic glasses. However, what you are working with might make a difference. Is there heat involved? Does it require chemicals that react with plastic? If so, then you need to go with glass.

I know someone who smokes cigars and the type of cigars he smoked came in these little glass tubes that were pretty much just like test tubes. You might get lucky and know a cigar smoker who uses this brand of cigar. I have no idea of the brand though.

Answer 2

Try those tubes that the kids take the cigars out of to roll "Blunts". Available at every corner store.

Answer 3

Shot glasses.