We did a lab in class that required using copper(II) chloride dihydrate (crystals) added in water, mixed it, test the tempand throw in a ball of aluminum foil, and test the tempagainBut for our lab the temp stayed the same throughout the entire process and the aluminum looked like it was rusting (flakes started falling off when we stirred it) with little bubbles coming out of the aluminum foilWas the water boiling? Moreover, if it was why didn't the temperature change at all?
use cardboard as a base so its not floppy cut it out to size draw a little on it done.
I would go to your dime store and buy a sword to your likingthen cover it or paint it as you wish.
use corrugated cardboard if you can, and cover the blade with duct-tape; that will make it look metallic and strengthen it
