How to Make Waterproof Matches
by Conor M in Outside > Survival
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How to Make Waterproof Matches

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.