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Line a few baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Bring sugar, corn syrup, and 2 Tbs water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
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Dont stir, but occasionally wash down sides of pan with a pastry brush dipped in cold water to prevent crystals from forming; boil until mixture turns golden, 5 to 7 minutes.
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Pour the melted sugar mixture in a line down the center of the pan.
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Using a skewer or the flat edge of a large knife, spread sugar into a thin flat sheet.
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Glass slides are pretty thin, so the thinner the better.
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It will also be easier to cut in the next steps.
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Once you have the mixture spread into a flat sheet, let it cool and harden for 5-10 minutes.
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Once the mixture is hard, pull it away from the mat or parchment.
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If its super thin, try not to crack it.
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Place the blade of a large knife (not necessarily your best) directly into your burner to heat.
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If you have an electric stove, you can use a lighter.
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Once the blade is hot, begin to cut your sheets of sugar into strips.
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Cut edges to be the length of a real slide.
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Its good to have a glass slide to use as a template.
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If the edges are really rough, dip your finger and water and smooth them out.
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Lay your cut slides on your baking tray and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
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Take slides out of fridge.
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Using a toothpick, a bamboo skewer, or small paint brush, paint on the blood circle in the center.
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You dont need too much.
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A small droplet will be enough.
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If you put too much on, it will run all over the slide and make a huge mess.
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Refrigerate again until the dye is dry and youre done!
