Instructables: exploring - stepbystep - play - rockets - fire http://www.instructables.com Sun, 19 May 2013 10:08:18 PDT BLOX v1.01 Making Rocket Fuel With Kitchen Chemistry! http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-Rocket-Fuel-With-Kitchen-Chemistry/
Making Rocket Fuel With Kitchen Chemistry! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4I/HZZB/HEKLLVUZ/F4IHZZBHEKLLVUZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4I/HZZB/HEKLLVUZ/F4IHZZBHEKLLVUZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4I/HZZB/HEKLLVUZ/F4IHZZBHEKLLVUZ.SMALL.jpg The King of Random Today we're doing some kitchen chemistry using common household items.  This is the type of cooking that gets me excited, because I'm experimenting with recipes for solid-state rocket fuel. www.thekingofrandom.com Watch The Video! WARNING: This project should not be attempted without adult...
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Fri, 22 Mar 2013 11:52:26 PDT
Bright Tube Sparklers http://www.instructables.com/id/Bright-Tube-Sparklers/
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Fri, 15 Feb 2013 21:55:13 PST
Pocket-Sized $5 Cannon in 5 Minutes! http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Sized-5-Cannon-in-5-Minutes/
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Tue, 17 Jul 2012 14:09:58 PDT
Combustion potato canon/ shot gun http://www.instructables.com/id/Combustion-potato-canon-shot-gun/
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Fri, 15 Jun 2012 22:42:38 PDT
Teeny tiny rocket engine http://www.instructables.com/id/Teeny-tiny-rocket-engine/
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Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:37:14 PDT
Smoke Bomb http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Smoke-Bomb-2/
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Sun, 30 Oct 2011 21:14:39 PDT
Flamethrower Bomb http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-small-portable-flamethrower-bomb/
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Sun, 30 Oct 2011 17:46:48 PDT
Match Rockets http://www.instructables.com/id/Match-Rockets-1/
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Sat, 3 Sep 2011 08:46:06 PDT
Improved Pyrotechnics Powder Management http://www.instructables.com/id/Improved-Pyrotechnics-Powder-Management/
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Fri, 22 Jul 2011 02:06:52 PDT
Gunpowder http://www.instructables.com/id/Gunpowder-1/
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Tue, 18 Jan 2011 10:52:43 PST
Match rocket/cannon http://www.instructables.com/id/Match-rocketcannon/
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Sat, 31 Jul 2010 09:46:16 PDT
The mighty match rocket http://www.instructables.com/id/The-mighty-match-rocket/
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Wed, 14 Jul 2010 12:06:05 PDT
From Rubbish to Rocketry http://www.instructables.com/id/From-Rubbish-to-Rocketry/
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Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:57:57 PDT
The Frocket http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Frocket-What-it-is-and-how-to-make-it/
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Sat, 4 Jul 2009 12:03:58 PDT
Piezo Electric Ignighter http://www.instructables.com/id/Piezo-Electric-Ignighter/
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Sat, 2 May 2009 11:19:12 PDT
How to make a fire http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-fire/
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Fri, 19 Sep 2008 23:00:35 PDT
Sparkler Shower http://www.instructables.com/id/Sparkler-Shower/
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Thu, 10 Jul 2008 05:18:09 PDT
Pocket Rocket Launcher http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Rocket-Launcher/
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Mon, 24 Mar 2008 19:05:45 PDT
DIY zippo esque lighter http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-zippo-esque-lighter/
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Tue, 27 Nov 2007 11:44:20 PST
Rocket powered glider http://www.instructables.com/id/Rocket-powered-glider/
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Mon, 10 Sep 2007 20:02:43 PDT
Launch It! Contest Entry: The Alcohol Fueled Soda Bottle Rocket http://www.instructables.com/id/Launch-It!-Contest-Entry%3a-The-Alcohol-Fueled-Soda-/
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Mon, 10 Sep 2007 07:03:55 PDT
Ultimate Straw Rocket! http://www.instructables.com/id/Ultimate-Straw-Rocket!/
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Sun, 9 Sep 2007 13:22:46 PDT
Colossal Cannon: Building a behemoth piston-valved pneumatic http://www.instructables.com/id/Colossal-Cannon%3a-Building-a-behemoth-piston-valved/
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Sun, 9 Sep 2007 07:26:04 PDT
How to Make Fireworks http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Fireworks/
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Fri, 7 Sep 2007 09:46:07 PDT
Launch It: Patriot Model Rocket http://www.instructables.com/id/Launch-It%3a--Patriot-Model-Rocket/
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Mon, 27 Aug 2007 15:41:52 PDT
easy firework e-lighter http://www.instructables.com/id/easy-firework-e-lighter/
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Tue, 21 Aug 2007 08:23:07 PDT
Homemade (Waterproof) Fuse, For Homemade Fireworks http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Waterproof-Fuse%2c-For-Homemade-Fireworks/
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Sat, 7 Jul 2007 12:45:54 PDT
How To Make A Household Rocket / Motor http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-A-Household-Rocket--Motor/
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Fri, 15 Jun 2007 11:34:44 PDT
Cheap but loud firecracker http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-but-loud-firecracker/
Cheap but loud firecracker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FOS/1UON/F2NOBOHD/FOS1UONF2NOBOHD.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FOS/1UON/F2NOBOHD/FOS1UONF2NOBOHD.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FOS/1UON/F2NOBOHD/FOS1UONF2NOBOHD.SMALL.jpg silken Well this is my first instructable so please don't be to harsh on me.Warning!!!This has to do with fire and fire = burn so be careful.I am not responsible for any harm these things do. Materials Materials: 1) Aluminum foil 2) Scissors 3) A book of matches Putting it all together Cut a 3" by 3...
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Mon, 11 Jun 2007 00:18:35 PDT
Remotely ignite pyrotechnics - like a man http://www.instructables.com/id/Remotely-ignite-pyrotechnics---like-a-man/
Remotely ignite pyrotechnics - like a man - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F8O/ISB4/F1A4XYU6/F8OISB4F1A4XYU6.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F8O/ISB4/F1A4XYU6/F8OISB4F1A4XYU6.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F8O/ISB4/F1A4XYU6/F8OISB4F1A4XYU6.SMALL.jpg n3ldan None of that sissy nichrome wire, this detonator makes a BOOM and a shower of sparks that will surely ignite the main event. Materials list You will need:Steel Wool - I used Extra Fine #00Long 2 conductor wire - I used 18 gauge speaker wireCellophane wrap - I used the kind that sticks to itselfTa...
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Tue, 8 May 2007 13:06:46 PDT
Paper Match Rockets with launcher http://www.instructables.com/id/Paper-Match-Rockets-with-launcher/
Paper Match Rockets with launcher - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FMV/B45E/SUWEYKVVGKD/FMVB45ESUWEYKVVGKD.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FMV/B45E/SUWEYKVVGKD/FMVB45ESUWEYKVVGKD.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FMV/B45E/SUWEYKVVGKD/FMVB45ESUWEYKVVGKD.SMALL.jpg pmac93 Make little rockets out of paper matches that fly up to 30 feet! These are made out of just some houshold materials. *Disclamer* I am not responsible for any injuries caused by this project. Please wear eye protection when launching. Never shoot these at someone as they involve fire. Fire can ...
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Sun, 25 Feb 2007 18:07:40 PST
Fun with teabag / bar trick http://www.instructables.com/id/Fun-with-teabag--bar-trick/
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Tue, 21 Nov 2006 15:47:17 PST
Mentos and Diet Coke Rocket http://www.instructables.com/id/Mentos-and-Diet-Coke-Rocket/
Mentos and Diet Coke Rocket - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F2S/KM5X/VRLES9J57B2/F2SKM5XVRLES9J57B2.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F2S/KM5X/VRLES9J57B2/F2SKM5XVRLES9J57B2.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F2S/KM5X/VRLES9J57B2/F2SKM5XVRLES9J57B2.SMALL.jpg Mjeden2006 Launch a 2 liter over your house, No promises! Also please use ccaution when performing this experiment there is always a possibility of injury or damage to property, please launch in wide open area with pleanty of space in all directions and never attempt to launch in the direction of another perso...
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Mon, 25 Sep 2006 18:26:31 PDT