Waterproof Camping Fire Straws!
by ballistic_mania223 in Outside > Camping
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Waterproof Camping Fire Straws!
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Warning: I am not liable for injuries using the lighter. Try at your own risk. This project should not be done without adult supervision.
Materials
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• pliers
• straws
• scissors
• lighter
• drier lint or cotton balls work best ( can use petroleum jelly)
• straws
• scissors
• lighter
• drier lint or cotton balls work best ( can use petroleum jelly)
Cut Straw
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Cut straw to about 2 inches
Fusing
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Take pliers and hold straw about 1.5 mm from end and use lighter to fuse ends together
Stuffing
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Stuff fused straw with desired flammable material
Final Fusing
Stuff flammable material way back into the straw so it will not ignite during fusing. Finally fuse the end to reveal final product!