Materials

The exercises in this book will require specific materials to complete. While a comprehensive list of recommended materials is provided on this page, please refer to the individual exercise instructions for the exact materials needed for each activity.

Required

• Aluminum drink can

• Aluminum pan (9"x13" or lager)*

• Bowl (disposable)

• Clear packing tape

• Corn starch

• Cotton swabs

• Envelopes (standard and legal)

• Fake blood*

• Flashlight

• Fork

• Glass cup/bottle

• Graphite powder*

• Impressionable material (sand, dirt, baking flour)

• Measuring cup

• Measuring spoon (TBSP)

• Measuring tape*

• Medicine syringe (dropper)

• Objects to create a mock crime scene

• Paper grocery bag

• Pencil

• Permanent marker

• Personal smartphone with camera

• Plaster of Paris*

• Soft brush (paint, makeup)

• Styrofoam drink cup

• Tweezers

• Water

• White paper (computer/card stock/notebook)

• Ziptop plastic bag (gallon size)

Suggested

•  Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Gloves (latex, rubber, nitrile)  

• Eyewear (glasses, goggles)

• Disposable coveralls

• Shoe covers

• Headcover

• Protective sheet (tarp, plastic, bed)

Notes

Items marked with an asterisk may be substituted. Where applicable, the alternatives are listed in each chapter’s Notes.