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Testing tissues - suggestions

TESTING DRY STRENGTH

Stretch a tissue across the open top of a container and hold it in place with an elastic band.  Gradually add weights (you could use coins) until the tissue breaks.

 

TESTING WET STRENGTH

Stretch a tissue across the open top of a container and hold it in place with an elastic band.  Wet the tissue.  Gradually add weights until the tissue breaks.

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