How to Make Waterproof Matches

by Conor M in Outside > Survival

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How to Make Waterproof Matches

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This instructable will show you how to make waterproof matches using a candle and non-waterproof matches.

What You Will Need

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You will need:

A candle

Matches

Light the Candle

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First, light the candle and wait for some wax to melt.

Blow the Candle Out

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Now blow the candle out after there is enough molten wax to dip the match tip in.

Dip the Candles in the Wax

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Next dip the tips of the matches in the molten wax. This will create a waterproof barrier against the water.

Let the Wax Set

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Finally to make them fully waterproof let the wax set making sure they don't stick together.

How to Use

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To use scrape the wax off the match and light it like normal.