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Giant Match

Step 2Supplies

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4x4 - more on this in the next step

Matches- lots of matches. 15,000 to be (near) exact.

One matchbook contains 20 matches, one matchbook box contains 50 matchbooks, so each box (in the photo below) contains 1000 matches. About 15 boxes (or 15,000) matches are needed to complete the giant match. These boxes can usually be bought at a supermarket for under 2$ each. A box of strike anywhere matches is also needed to make the tip of the giant match.

Ping Pong Balls - About thirty

Acetone - A few liters

Spray paint - Apple red and white

Randomness - Scissors, glass mason jars, wire cutters, paint brush, mixing bowl
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