Decode Red - Part 222:26 Min Apr 2026

Place your red decoder lens over the paper. The red filter will make the red marker "disappear" into the background, while the blue or green text will appear dark (nearly black), making the secret message clearly visible. Alternative Method: Invisible Ink

Cut a piece of slightly larger than the hole and tape or glue it over the opening. This will act as your "secret lens" that reveals the hidden text. Write the Secret Message (5 Mins) DECODE RED - Part 222:26 Min

One light blue (or green) marker and one bright red marker. Place your red decoder lens over the paper

Cut a piece of cardstock into the shape of a magnifying glass or a simple rectangle with a hollow center. This will act as your "secret lens" that

Red cellophane paper or a transparent red plastic sheet. Scissors and Tape/Glue: To create the "decoder lens". Step-by-Step Instructions Prepare the Decoder Lens (5–10 Mins)

If you don't have red cellophane, you can create a "heat-decode" paper using . Write your message with juice and a brush; once it dries (about 15–20 minutes), hold it near a heat source like a lightbulb or iron to turn the writing brown and "decode" it. Write a Secret Message with Matt!

On a separate piece of white paper, write your secret message using a . Keep the letters clear and thin. Create the "Red Noise" Camouflage (10 Mins)