Ever wish you had waterproof matches, need them in a hurry for a last minute camping trip? Well, this is simple, yet effective way of making waterproof matches for your survival kit or lighting a campfire.

Materials: Candle, and a few matches

Light your candle

Step 1: "waxing"

Dip your match heads inside the melted wax, making sure to have the matchhead fully covered. Wait for the wax to dry and your done. To light the matches scrape off a bit of wax and Strike It.

Step 2: STRIKE IT

Scrape of some wax and strike it the scratchpad or sidewalk

Introduction: DIY Waterproof Matches

Step 1: "waxing"

Step 2: STRIKE IT