How to Make Sneezing Powder

Last Updated: July 19, 2022

Have the need for a good laugh? Looking for something to do with a group of friends? Need a little revenge on that person who spilled their salad on you last week? Maybe you should consider the mixture of powder, which is both simple to make and simple to use.

Ingredients

Various spices such as:
Ground Black Pepper
Ground Thyme
Ground Red Pepper
Ground Cumin
Ground Chili Powder
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Steps

1
Check your pantry. Gather all the spices that are on hand and smell them all. Do any irritate the nose? Do any trigger sneezing? Keep a list of the spices that are irritating.
2
Mix spices together in a bowl. Make sure the powder is potent by adding the most irritating spice in large ratios, while the least irritating spice in smaller portions.

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3
Using the object selected for grinding (see Things You'll Need), grind the spices. Mash the mixture for about ten minutes, making sure the spices are a fine powder.
4
Transfer the spices from the bowl to the film canister. This step can be done with a funnel or a folded paper plate.
5
Test your powder. Sprinkle a little on your hand and rub your nose. Did the spices trigger a sneeze? Test the spices on a few more people before the decision is made to keep the powder or to restart.

Community Q&A

Question

Can I keep the powder in a bag or a bottle? Do I need to use a film canister?

Community Answer

You can use a bag or a bottle, but it will work best if you use a film canister (with holes poked in it) or a salt/pepper shaker, because it will be easier to access.
Question

How would I be able to use this in a school environment? Can I use it on my friends?

Community Answer

Sure. Try to put the powder in their food or grab a little and throw it at them.
Question

Can salt make you sneeze?

Community Answer

If you inhaled a bunch of it, perhaps. But that would be difficult to do by just sniffing it.

Warnings

Be cautious of people with allergies. Some spices could cause an allergic reaction that could result in serious injury or death.

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Do not get the powder in anyone's eyes.

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Do not eat the powder.

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