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How to Hold Dry Ice

Dry ice is frozen carbon dioxide, and it is commonly used during Halloween and other festive events to produce a foglike effect. Adding a piece of dry ice to punch will make the punch appear to be smoking, and adding dry ice to a small pond will make "fog" appear from the pond. You must handle dry ice with caution because it may cause injury if it touches bare skin.

Things You'll Need

  • Dry ice
  • Thick leather gloves
  • Tongs
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Instructions

    • 1

      Pull on leather gloves. Make sure they are on firmly and effectively cover your skin.

    • 2

      Pick up the tongs and place the end around the piece of dry ice. Make sure your grip is secure before you pick up the ice.

    • 3

      Pick up the dry ice, move it to the desired location and gently place it down.

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