Spore prints can be taken to identify mushrooms including store-bought and wild ones, however, this should not be the only indicator used. More info below. Making a mushroom spore print is a fun and educational activity! This is done with fresh mushrooms, dry ones won’t work. 🍄The glass is placed over the mushroom to raise the humidity and prevent the spores from scattering. The print can be preserved by spraying it with hair spray. It would be neat to have several put together and framed. It’s