... place a small crock pot inside a pumpkin (probably best way is to cut a lg hole in bottom of joL and place it on top of the crock pot) and use the crock pot to constantly heat the water and use the dry ice. You'd have a really cool misting joL. I thought that was a great idea!! I'm now on the lookout for a small used crock pot.
Super cool idea! I will have to try this.
Thanks Boo Baby for posting....
I can understand why some might be wary of using dry ice. Maybe it would help to understand what dry ice is.
What is Dry Ice?
Dry ice is solid carbon dioxide (CO2). At room temperature, carbon dioxide sublimates at room temperature (and pressure), without at all going into the liquid phase (hence 'dry').
There is no danger in consuming a drink that was cooled down using dry ice, most of the carbon dioxide will just sublimate into the air. The 'worst' thing that can happen is, some of the carbon dioxide may dissolve in the drink. If this happens at high pressures, what you will get is a carbonated beverage (soda). However, the solubility of carbon dioxide in water is small at room conditions (that's why your coke bubbles when you open the can) and the 'taste' of carbon dioxide will not be noticeable at all. And you will find, dry ice will not water your punch down, like ice cubes will.
There are precautions to using it safely. For example, it is VERY cold so you don't want to handle it with bare hands (use gloves) because it can cause damage to skin and underlying tissue (similar to frostbite). Same reason as not to eat it either.
Dry ice can accumulate and build up pressure, so do not dispose into a sewer, garbage disposal, garbage chute, etc. Leave outside on sidewalk or porch and it will dissipate on it's own. Wherever or whomever you buy it from should be able to answer any questions or give you any info. you may need.....
When used properly, it's safe and fun to use for your Halloween parties and props.