Shotgun shells. They're EVERYWHERE in the logging roads around here, and I think they're pretty cool. I've wanted to do this for a long time, but never found suitable shotgun shells until now, because usually the metal part is all rusty.
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You'll need:
* Used shotgun shells (That's kind of a given) Make sure that the plastic is intact and the metal isn't completely rusty, because if it is, then it could break.
* Candle wax. You can use the big blocks of it, or tea lights, or old candles. Whatever you want.
* Double boiler. I use one that is originally meant for melting chocolate, but I find it more useful for this. You can make one by putting a tin can in water in a pot, or you can buy one.
* Some kind of colorant. You can use another candle, or crayons, or that coloring stuff that's meant for candles.
* Candle wick
* X-acto knife
* A stirring utensil
Make sure you put something down for when you are pouring the wax, otherwise it could get everywhere.
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If you put a candle in the freezer for about 1 hour PRIOR TO burning it, the candle will drip less & last longer.
I know that may be impossible with larger candles, but with this size of candle, it should not be a problem.
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Maybe a "plate" that looks like a shotgun shell box to hold the candle(s) AND keep the wax from making a mess on your table or whatever...
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Candle wicks are usually fairly cheap at a craft store, where you can also purchase coloring for candles as well as Crayola Crayons....
Might I suggest having a wick that runs the length of the candle? That way you never have any candle left over without a wick(unless you want candle left overs). not trying to tell you what to do, just offering ideas.
IF, if you buy the wax instead of recycling old candles, there is an additive that you can add to the wax to make them drip less...then there is also a special bulk wax that you can buy that will drip less...
do not ask me how it works, I have no idea HOW it works, I just know that it does.
I like this Ible...4 stars. :)
Any other states you can walk in, and walk out with ammo.
Whats an FID? Been shooting for a while and never heard of that o.O
You might want to cut off the "frilly" ? part on top, since thats where it was folded over on the top of the shell, unfolded they are approx 1cm longer than folded (and loaded :P)
I just wanted to clear that up and make that suggestion, and now I have a reason to collect some shell casings at the range next time I go :D
xD
awesome ible!
Thanks :D
you: "yup"
*10 minutes later*
*BOOM!*
you: "OH CRAP! THE NEIGHBORS ARE ATTACKING"
*inlaws run*
you: *well that's a problem over with. lets go grab dessert"
Way to go, Sunny! :D
"Redneck wedding"...more like shotgun wedding!
Fun idea for otherwise garbage. Though, I see a terrible prank in here somewhere. :)