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MYO Blacklight for less than 3¢

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Sometimes you just need a blacklight, whether you’re trying for an interesting photo, having a little photography fun, or using it to find otherwise hidden pests in your garden, a blacklight can be extremely useful. Here’s how to make your own!

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Whether you’re using your new blacklight to discover hidden germs in your bathroom or kitchen, finding pests in your garden or just for kicks and giggles of making your friends t-shirts glow in the dark, this simple tip will have you lighting up things in no time!

You’ll Need:

A Smartphone with a Camera
3 pieces of clear tape
a Purple Marker
a Blue Marker

Place a piece of clear tape over the FLASH on the phone. Color the tape with a Blue Marker. Let it dry. Add another Layer of Tape: Color that layer generously with a blue marker too.

Add a final layer of tape, color it with a purple marker.

Turn on your flash ON and take photos. You’ll be shocked at what you see!


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Melissa 'Liss' Burnell, Founder of Budget101

👩‍🍳 About the Author

Melissa “Liss” Burnell is the founder of Budget101.com, a trusted frugal living resource online since 2001. With over 25 years of hands-on experience in meal planning, debt reduction, and DIY homemaking, she’s helped millions of families live well for less.

A mother of two, Liss first made waves by cutting her family’s grocery bill to under $200/month—then teaching others how to do the same. She is the author of two bestselling ebooks on feeding a family on a tight budget, available on Amazon.

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