There are a few basic steps to follow if you want to successfully send a message in a bottle. You will need some easily accessible supplies and an adventuresome spirit. By sending a message in a bottle you are sending your words out to explore the world for you. There is no telling who will receive your message or where they will be. That is what makes sending a message in a bottle so exciting.
Instructions
Send a Message in a Bottle
1. Locate a plastic or glass bottle with a water proof lid. Commercial beverage bottles are an excellent choice. After you have consumed your beverage of choice remove the label and clean the bottle with hot soapy water. Let the bottle air dry for one day or until all of the water dissipates from the interior of the bottle. You may then decorate the outside of your bottle with permanent markers.
2. Next, find a nice sheet of paper to write your message on. Card stock is preferable because it will hold the ink better and will look nicer when it is removed from the bottle. Choose white paper as the sun will likely bleach the pigment in colored papers.
3. Choose a high quality permanent marker to write your message. The message could be exposed to sunlight for a long period of time and regular ink may fade more quickly. Likewise, a pencil may fade over time as well and could be smudged by any condensation on the interior of the bottle.
4. Deciding the type of message to write is the most difficult step in putting together your message in a bottle. There are two types of messages that are typically written. You can write information about yourself such as hobbies, interests, and the general area from which you are writing. You can also write a message of general well wishing. In this you could include a favorite quote or inspirational excerpt.
5. Finally, you can include personal information so the recipient of your message in a bottle can send a message back to you. You can include your email address or postal address. While this step is not absolutely necessary it is the only chance you have of finding out where your message arrived.
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