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Fused Matchstick Rocket

Step 2Make the rocket

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Now to create the rocket! Cut out a square of foil, around 6 by 6 cm. Lay the match head on the foil as shown, with the pin resting next to it. Gently but tightly wrap up the match and pin in the foil, and fold over the top of the match with the excess foil. Cut off some if necessary.
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3 comments
Jul 14, 2009. 6:19 PMminimoto says:
What do you mean about 50 of these should be enough
Mar 7, 2010. 10:14 AMliquitsilver says:
Yes i am as confused as minimoto about what we should do with the heads
Apr 28, 2010. 10:49 PM-KungPow- says:
 you drop them into the simmering water. leave them in there for like 5 minutes then put the string into the water for 10 minutes and you have your fuse.

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