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  • Question
    Why do I need hair for the fourth one?
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    The hair is optional, but strongly recommended. It makes it MUCH more smelly.
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    Can I make a stink bomb with vinegar, eggs and milk?
    Community Answer
    Yes. Take a container, crack the egg and put the insides in the container. Then, add the milk and vinegar, put it in a plastic bag and leave it to sit. Open the plastic bag when it s ready.
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    Is the egg boiled or raw?
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    The egg should be raw.
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    Can I use Barbie hair?
    Community Answer
    Barbie hair is made out of a plastic, so it melts. Not a good idea.
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    Can I use an egg instead of a jar?
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    If you can fit the ingredients, yes. Empty an egg, put in the ingredients, and seal it with tape.
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    Can I make a stink bomb with an out of date tomato, sour milk and some out of date garlic?
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    Yes. Put ingredients into a small jar and seal the lid. After a few days, open the lid a bit and place the stink bomb wherever you want to play the prank.
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    Why do we have to poke holes in the plastic box for ?
    Community Answer
    This is so it can release air.
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    Can I poop/fart into one?
    Community Answer
    No, as this is very unsanitary and disgusting, and could easily cause the spread of bacteria/disease.
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    Can we add different ingredients to our stink bomb?
    Community Answer
    Yes, but make sure it's fermented as you will want it to smell as bad as it can.
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    Should the egg be raw?
    Community Answer
    Yes, that will smell the worst.
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    What if I wanted to leave it overnight?
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    Just store it in a safe, dark place, making sure it doesn't burn. Or, keep it outside, but store it somewhere safe.
  • Question
    Is it necessary to cut off the match heads with scissors?
    Community Answer
    No, you can use anything sharp, but be very careful not to cut yourself if you're using anything besides scissors.
  • Question
    How do I get the smell off my hands? Just touching the lid of the fourth one makes my hands really stink.
    Community Answer
    Wash it with bleach, then scrub it with a wash cloth or sponge and then dip your hands in dirt and wash them with salt water.
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    If hair is optional in the fourth one, should I just burn the matches with the onion and garlic?
    Community Answer
    You could, but the hair makes it much stinkier. Don't want to cut? Go to a local barber and take some hair in a plastic baggie. You might get some strange looks, but then again, you don't have to.
  • Question
    Could I use mashed up grapes instead?
    Community Answer
    Yes, you could.
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    Can the fourth one work with a plastic bottle?
    Community Answer
    Yes, it can. It helps contain the smell inside the bottle, therefore making it stinkier.
  • Question
    Can I make a stink bomb with milk, an onion, and spoiled chocolate?
    Community Answer
    No, it will not work.
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    What happens if we get caught?
    Community Answer
    Just apologize as sincerely as possible, and accept the punishment. If you've damaged someone's property, offer to pay for the repairs.
  • Question
    What is the best way to collect the hair?
    Community Answer
    Go to a barber shop or beauty salon and ask them if they have any, or just go through their dumpster. If they ask you why you need it, tell them you're doing a craft project.
  • Question
    Would bleach work as well as ammonia when making a stink bomb?
    Community Answer
    No, it wouldn't, as they're different chemical compounds.
  • Question
    Will it stink more if I add rotten eggs, tomatoes and apples?
    Alex Samin
    Community Answer
    Generally, the more rotten things you add, the more it will stink. I'd recommend adding more eggs than apples and tomatoes, though.
  • Question
    How do I clean the mess of a stink bomb?
    Alex Samin
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    As always, a dustpan and brush. You could also vacuum it, but I would recommend using an old one you don't really use anymore.
  • Question
    What do I do if the air gets loose for too long when making a stink bomb?
    Community Answer
    Poke smaller holes or use it quicker.
  • Question
    Can I leave the eggs for just 2 weeks?
    Alex Samin
    Community Answer
    The longer you leave them, the smellier they are, but two weeks will make them smelly enough.
  • Question
    Can I make a stink bomb that smells like skunk?
    Community Answer
    You can order skunk scent online; prices range from $15 - $45 for a bottle.
  • Question
    Can I make a stink bomb with 10 day old milk, old garlic and onions?
    Community Answer
    Yes. Put the ingredients into a container and leave there to sit for a couple of weeks.
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