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This is just a short cheap and cheerful instructable (also my first) showing how to make a waterproof emergency match. Make one and put it in your survival kit, hang one on your keyring, or put one wherever you like. So, lets begin
DIsclaimer: this includes matches and hot wax, so be safe, don't burn yourself or your house down!
DIsclaimer: this includes matches and hot wax, so be safe, don't burn yourself or your house down!
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This is what I used, feel free to improvise if you don't have something.
-Matches!
-Match striker strip (should be in good condition)
-Thread
-Scissors
-Beeswax (or candle wax, whatever you have lying around)
-Something metal to heat up and melt the wax (I used a tent peg)
-Matches!
-Match striker strip (should be in good condition)
-Thread
-Scissors
-Beeswax (or candle wax, whatever you have lying around)
-Something metal to heat up and melt the wax (I used a tent peg)
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Oops, missed that (works just like it should - good job). Edit it and use the video button - the code is under the YT video under <Embed>
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