Introduction: Easy Match Fuse
A very easy fuse using matches
Step 1: Materials
Stuff you need
(4) Match books (I use them because they're cheep)
(1) small pan
Scissors
String
Step 2: Match Heads
Cut off the match heads with the scissors
Step 3: Boil
Put the match heads in a little water and simmer stirring with a toothpick
Step 4: String
Run the string though the match soup to coat and lay on the wax paper
Step 5: Dry
Let the string dry simple
Step 6: Have Fun
This fuse burns super slow like 1in a minute
Step 7: Faster Fuse
For a faster fuse you can coat the fuse (when dry) with testors model glue let dry then light
43 Comments
10 years ago on Introduction
does any string workzzz and matches
10 years ago on Introduction
does any string workzz???
15 years ago on Introduction
If you're going to use a gas burner, don't forget to make sure it's on an EXTREMELY low setting to avoid a potential flare up. Another (safer) option woul dbe an electric burner as there is no naked flame. The same applies though, low low LOW heat. Remember: You're not cooking, your just melting! Be safe everyone! Good instructable.
Reply 15 years ago on Introduction
Would a flare up of the matches really be that big of a danger since they're in water?
Reply 15 years ago on Introduction
Would you really want to chance it?
Reply 15 years ago on Introduction
Yeah. They're match heads. It wouldn't be that big of a deal unless you're dumb enough to put something very flammable above the stove.
Reply 15 years ago on Introduction
hey man i put ALCHOHOL on the stove LOL
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
I used White Vinegar for Black powder maybe this will work on soaking/Simmering the match heads? It evaporates FAST
Reply 15 years ago on Introduction
i wouldnt sugest saying that to czenob great intructable
Reply 15 years ago on Introduction
Thanks
Reply 15 years ago on Introduction
This won't flare up because it is in fact n WATER sorry I did have a flare up once but i used alcohol in stead of water Thanks for the comments
Reply 15 years ago on Introduction
Why the hell would you use booze everyone knows it lights on fire
Reply 15 years ago on Introduction
It's not booze really because id love to see someone drink rubbing alchohol
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
sometimes people drink mouthwash when they're an alcoholic with nothing else to drink. it's still alcohol, and they go through withdraw without it.
Reply 15 years ago on Introduction
is alcohol better maybe making it a more rapid flame?
Reply 15 years ago on Introduction
The alchohol i tried in the burner was so i wouldn't have to wait as long for the fuse to dry BAAAAAAD idea the alchohol lit on fire so i put the lid on and let it burn out. As i said in the instructable testors modle glue works great for a flame alchohol would just evaporate. If i understood your comment right you wanted to put it on the outside?
Reply 15 years ago on Introduction
no not on the outside then it would burn extremely fast
Reply 15 years ago on Introduction
oh ok then you wanted to use the alcohol in place of the water right? thats what I was talking about
Reply 15 years ago on Introduction
i just soak string in tiki torch fuel works good but burns faster
13 years ago on Introduction
I used White Vinegar for Black powder maybe this will work on soaking/Simmering the match heads? It evaporates FAST and NOT flameble