Who touched the biscuit tin? With this fingerprint detective kit a young investigator records the family's prints on a card, lifts others from glasses and doors with clear tape and compares the loops and swirls through a magnifier. Goggles and a badge complete the detective look. It is part of our Toys & Games collection.
Activities
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Record prints – press a finger on the ink pad and roll it onto the record card
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Lift prints – stick clear tape over a print, then onto the black film
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Compare – look for matching patterns with the magnifier
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Dress the part – safety goggles and a detective badge
Specifications
| Included |
Goggles, badge, ink pad, black plastic film, clear tape, magnifier, brush, air blower bulb, record card with instructions |
| Not included |
Fingerprint powder (this option is 'no powder') |
| Box size |
About 21.5 × 18.2 × 6.5 cm (8.46 × 7.16 × 2.55 in) |
Tips
- Wash ink off fingers with soap and water
- Ask before taking anyone's fingerprints and keep the record cards private
Frequently asked questions
What is in the fingerprint detective kit?
The fingerprint detective kit has goggles, a badge, an ink pad, black plastic film, clear tape, a magnifier, a brush, an air blower bulb and a record card with the instructions.
Does the fingerprint detective kit include fingerprint powder?
No, this option of the fingerprint detective kit is sold without powder; the instructions also show lifting prints with the ink pad and tape, or with baby powder.
How do kids take fingerprints with the fingerprint detective kit?
Kids press a finger on the ink pad and roll it onto the record card, or lift a print with clear tape onto the black film and study it with the magnifier.
How big is the fingerprint detective kit box?
The fingerprint detective kit box is about 21.5 × 18.2 × 6.5 cm (8.46 × 7.16 × 2.55 in).
Buying more than one, ordering again, or shopping for a gift or event? Email cs@elysianoble.com with the product link for a personal quote.
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