Magic Star Materials: 5 toothpicks plate medicine dropper water Method: * this experiment shows the surfae tension that water has. YOu may have to try it a few times to get it right. Bend toothpicks in half, but dont break them. Arrange on a plate with bent cneters together. Gently drop two drops of water in the ver middle. A magi star will appear as the water forces toothpick centers out, bringing the ends together. .