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DIY pop can lamp

DIY pop can lamp
Very simple and is made of materials that you can find around the house. Enjoy!
 
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Step 1Materials

Materials
1. A pop can
2. Paper towel
3. Bar-B-Q starter fluid(any liquid fuel will do)
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Nov 9, 2010. 12:59 AMChristyDurr says:
If you used patrolium (sp?) jelly it should last longer than the feul. I have not tried this personally but my husband has a survival book that said it. Maybe a thing to think about. You would just coat the paper towel with it.
Feb 12, 2008. 5:53 PMrebeltim says:
how long does it last
Aug 9, 2008. 1:42 PMlogan996 says:
till the paper towel burnes out (lol)
May 28, 2010. 8:44 PMbears0 says:
 no after it uses all the fuel then it will burn the paper towel
Dec 17, 2009. 8:32 PMpotatoluver5 says:
brilliant, i love fire
Aug 17, 2008. 9:04 PMhatae55 says:
could some1 fill an airsoft hopper with lighter fluid, put a flame on a stick at the end (far enough out to prevent flame going up the barrel), and shoot it. sorry for the random post, tell me what happens, i am not responsible for the damage you will undoubtedly do
Aug 25, 2008. 6:11 PMFather Christmas says:
do it with a super soaker
Aug 25, 2008. 6:34 PMhatae55 says:
I'm afraid of the fire going up the nozzle
Aug 25, 2008. 7:32 PMFather Christmas says:
i kno what you mean but it wont i tried
Nov 1, 2008. 3:48 PMShadyLogic says:
There's always a risk. If you want to be safe get a steel screen and epoxy it over the end of the nozzle. The flame won't travel past it. And if you're really going to be safe, use denatured alcohol, it won't eat through the plastic of the Super Soaker.
Aug 9, 2008. 1:43 PMlogan996 says:
it is basic and also is the flame reaces all the fuel inside it could blow up the can and get hot burning fuel on evry1 and thing around it
Nov 1, 2008. 3:46 PMShadyLogic says:
There's little to no pressure in this system, it would not explode.
Mar 29, 2008. 4:55 PMBushBallMaster says:
I liked the idea, and by the sound of it you, must be Canadian, I'll have to try the can torch sometime, thanks for the idea.
Aug 8, 2007. 12:51 PMgamer says:
if u were to throw it, what would it do, could it explode or sumthing, cause that would be cool.
Feb 12, 2008. 6:30 PMfour_eyes954 says:
dude this is just lighter fluid you can tell you've never blown anything up before lol
Sep 5, 2007. 4:55 PMmattface says:
i imagine some of the fuel would spill out of the opening, ignite, then burn on whatever it lands on. it wouldnt be very impressive, at least not impressive enough to warrant the irksome arse-kicking your soon-to-be-very-annoyed mum will unleash upon you when she sees what you've done to the lawn. now go to your room.
Nov 21, 2007. 7:42 PMsajada says:
I like your enthusiasm but this WAAAAAYYY to basic. Bus I do have a sugguestion to make it more ,um, "flashy". Add six crumpled up sparklers an a couple of batteries and youll have a real eye-opener!! With all do respect
Oct 4, 2007. 6:42 AMfalcotheimpaler says:
This seems to work better for me with the can 1/3 full of paint thinner, and the wick as a sponge.
Oct 3, 2007. 5:15 AMcedx says:
nice this is an awsome little fire it will scare but not really hurt
Aug 7, 2007. 7:45 PMJinovich says:
A cheeky light, would be quite useful for music festivals I would say. Though I think the fuel would need to be looked into for something a little bit more ideal, but BBQ fluid is good enough if thats what you have to hand.
Aug 5, 2007. 12:19 PMcrestind says:
Quick and easy!
Aug 4, 2007. 8:11 PMHamO says:
"NESTEA" is pop?
Aug 4, 2007. 6:30 PMzeero360 says:
dw bout wat da other ppl say its still a good instructable but i think u should go with the tiki torch fluid from me sry bout da spellin
Aug 4, 2007. 5:13 PMtyeo098 says:
This is really an instructable on "How to light a fire"
Aug 4, 2007. 1:14 PMTheCheese9921 says:
Its probably a better Idea to use tiki torch fluid, I think it would burn slower and longer than starter fluid
Aug 4, 2007. 1:31 PMMitten says:
Yeah, citronella torch liquid would be a good use to keep away bugs. Just plant some at the edge of your patio or yard
Aug 4, 2007. 1:30 PMi make shooting things says:
coke smoke first started as just burning tissue paper in a can then i added smoke bombs and several years later, this

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