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Film Canisters

Graduated film canisters for all your experiments!

  • Film Canisters 10-pack
    Item #: WFLM-100

    $6.99 In Stock
  • Film Canisters 30-pack
    Item #: WFLM-130

    $17.99 In Stock

Usually ships out the next day.

Recommend for 6 years & up with adult supervision.

Because we all know that it's impossible to do our Flying Film Canisters Experiment just once, we've got you covered with refill film canisters for our Film Canister Activity Kit.  You can even use these for your own film canister experiments. Our special film canisters come in packs of 10 or 30 and are marked with gradations for accurate measurements and come in a clear plastic so that you can see what's going on inside there.

Try  to make the perfect film canister popper or have a contest with your friends to see who can make their flying film canisters go the highest.  Does it work better with more water? More Alka-Seltzer?  You'll only know if you try it!

What's included?

  • Your choice of 10 or 30 film canisters

How does it work?

When you have gas building-up in an enclosed space, what happens? Wait... don't answer that. More specifically, what happens when CO2 builds up in a closed film canister? Simple – an explosion so fun you won't want the popping to stop.

Product FAQ

Warning - Choking Hazard

Just what I was looking for!

Ann    -  January 9, 2012

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This user gave 5/5 stars


Film canisters are becoming increasingly difficult to find! I bought a lot of these to have on hand not only for this experiment but also for a myriad of other experiments and models that call for film canisters. The tops fit well, the product is a very consisitant and I like the fact that these have never had exposure to film chemicals. I would love to see a book of film canister experiments similar to the one Steve Spangler carries for his super strong magnets.

WHITE canisters

Bonnie Kelly    -  August 18, 2011

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This user gave 3/5 stars


From watching the video on the website I was under the impression these were green. I'm sure if I would have read the description closely I would have been corrected, but I was bummed! They work awesome (even being boring white)

canister happy

M Green    -  June 15, 2011

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This user gave 4/5 stars


The kids loved the film canister poppers. They were one of the highlights of the party. There was not one single complaint about them. We popped the same canisters several times and only after several times did we have 2 that would not pop. I expected that we would wear the tops out, so I made sure we bought plenty for the party. Awesome concept and the kids say, "Let's do it again another day"

Film Canisters

Dawn    -  May 28, 2011

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This user gave 4/5 stars


I was a little disappointed when I received these canisters because the website indicated that they were going to be green and they are not. Also, not every canister works with the alka seltzer. Not sure if it they are leaking air.

Excellent product, unnecessary packaging.

Greg    -  May 17, 2011

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This user gave 3/5 stars


These things were great!

BUT- I bought 3x 30 Packs (90 canisters total), and found out that each of the 90 film canisters were individually packed in plastic- which is a big waste.

I'm giving these guys 3 stars- it would've been a solid 4 if not for the packaging.

Blast off!

Karen Engates    -  March 27, 2011

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This user gave 5/5 stars


Excellent canisters, especially with measurements on the side. The caps are slightly a challenge to get off the first time since they are new, but the seal for blasting Alkaseltzer rockets gives it a great edge for height. Buy a bunch!

Film canisters

Stacey from Arkansas    -  February 4, 2011

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This user gave 5/5 stars


Love this product! They work great and the measurements on the side are a nice bonus!

FILM CANNISTER ROCKETS!

Julie    -  January 22, 2011

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This user gave 5/5 stars


I gave my nephew a Mad Science 9th birthday party. I ordered these film cannisters after watching the video. The kids and parents LOVED this experiment. Each boy got 2 cannisters. When the first rocket when off, the excitement in the room tripled!! These were fun and exciting. Just follow the suggestions on the video and you will have a BLAST!

Great set!

Amanda    -  October 25, 2010

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This user gave 5/5 stars


Great value! Class set of 30 includes everyone!

Film Canisters

todd    -  April 22, 2010

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This user gave 5/5 stars


Those little things really take off! Thanks!

Film Canisters

Barbara    -  April 22, 2010

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This user gave 5/5 stars


These were so much fun to use. The kids had a blast experimenting with them.

Awsomee!!

Vianney Phoenix,Arizona   -  December 10, 2009

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This user gave 5/5 stars


OMG! This Was A Biggo Help I'm going to use it for my science fair projectt!! Thankzz Steve You Really Helped Out. My Friend Brianda Said Hi!! :D