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Shanks FX
Creating Planets with Dry Ice Bubbles
Season 1
Episode 3
Dry ice, the solid form of Carbon Dioxide, is often used for creating captivating visual effects due to its mystifying nature. Episode 3 reveals how transforming packaged dry ice into bubble form can represent celestial bodies!
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