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| image = the_glass_necklace.png | | image = the_glass_necklace.png | ||
| − | + | | titletext = Well, for some value of 'actually work'. | |
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| − | == Explanation == | + | ==Explanation== |
The heat from a lightning strike can fuse {{w|sand}} into {{w|glass}}. When this occurs in nature hollow tubes called {{w|fulgurite}}s are formed. [[Cueball]] uses this knowledge and a spark of handiness and ingenuity to create an entirely home made glass necklace for [[Megan]]. Here is [http://chemistry.about.com/od/advancedscienceprojects/a/How-To-Make-A-Fulgurite.htm some inspiration] to do it yourself. | The heat from a lightning strike can fuse {{w|sand}} into {{w|glass}}. When this occurs in nature hollow tubes called {{w|fulgurite}}s are formed. [[Cueball]] uses this knowledge and a spark of handiness and ingenuity to create an entirely home made glass necklace for [[Megan]]. Here is [http://chemistry.about.com/od/advancedscienceprojects/a/How-To-Make-A-Fulgurite.htm some inspiration] to do it yourself. | ||
==Trancscript== | ==Trancscript== | ||
| − | :[A man is drawing a diagram of a cylinder with electrical terminals on either end] | + | :[A man is drawing a diagram of a cylinder with electrical terminals on either end.] |
| − | :[The man is shown at a workbench making the device in a workshop] | + | :[The man is shown at a workbench making the device in a workshop.] |
| − | :[He kneels down on a beach and scoops up sand] | + | :[He kneels down on a beach and scoops up sand.] |
| − | :[He pours the sand into the cylinder] | + | :[He pours the sand into the cylinder.] |
| − | :[He ties a spool of string to one end of the cylinder, and ties a deflated weather balloon to the other end] | + | :[He ties a spool of string to one end of the cylinder, and ties a deflated weather balloon to the other end.] |
| − | :[The weather balloon is inflated, and raised up into the clouds as thunder rumbles] | + | :[The weather balloon is inflated, and raised up into the clouds as thunder rumbles.] |
| − | :[The end of the string is tied to a stake in the ground, and lightning is flashing in the background]:[Lightning hits the balloon, travels through the cylinder, and fuses it | + | :[The end of the string is tied to a stake in the ground, and lightning is flashing in the background.] |
| − | : | + | :[Lightning hits the balloon, travels through the cylinder, and fuses it's contents.] |
| − | :[The man follows the string to find the cylinder] | + | :Later |
| − | :[He detaches it, opens it, removes a solidified piece, and admires the piece] | + | :[The man follows the string to find the cylinder.] |
| − | :[He takes the stone to a | + | :[He detaches it, opens it, removes a solidified piece, and admires the piece.] |
| − | :[The | + | :[He takes the stone to a jeweller.] |
| − | :[The man approves of the final result] | + | :[The jeweller examines, grinds, and sets the now-shining stone in a necklace.] |
| − | :[He gives it to a woman] | + | :[The man approves of the final result.] |
| + | :[He gives it to a woman.] | ||
[[Category:Comics featuring Cueball]] | [[Category:Comics featuring Cueball]] | ||
Revision as of 04:50, 26 June 2013
| The Glass Necklace |
 Title text: Well, for some value of 'actually work'. |
Explanation
The heat from a lightning strike can fuse sand into glass. When this occurs in nature hollow tubes called fulgurites are formed. Cueball uses this knowledge and a spark of handiness and ingenuity to create an entirely home made glass necklace for Megan. Here is some inspiration to do it yourself.
Trancscript
- [A man is drawing a diagram of a cylinder with electrical terminals on either end.]
- [The man is shown at a workbench making the device in a workshop.]
- [He kneels down on a beach and scoops up sand.]
- [He pours the sand into the cylinder.]
- [He ties a spool of string to one end of the cylinder, and ties a deflated weather balloon to the other end.]
- [The weather balloon is inflated, and raised up into the clouds as thunder rumbles.]
- [The end of the string is tied to a stake in the ground, and lightning is flashing in the background.]
- [Lightning hits the balloon, travels through the cylinder, and fuses it's contents.]
- Later
- [The man follows the string to find the cylinder.]
- [He detaches it, opens it, removes a solidified piece, and admires the piece.]
- [He takes the stone to a jeweller.]
- [The jeweller examines, grinds, and sets the now-shining stone in a necklace.]
- [The man approves of the final result.]
- [He gives it to a woman.]
