Materials List: Design a Better Bandage

  • bag of water-absorbing crystals; available at home improvement stores or online (See Resources below)
  • water
  • red food coloring
  • masking tape
  • medical gauze (2 squares per group)  
  • eyedropper
  • paint tray (optional) 
  • pipe cleaners
  • medical tape (approximately 15 cm per group)
https://www.teachengineering.org/makerchallenges/view/uof-2496-bandage-water-absorbing-crystals-design-challenge