Introduction: Tea Bag Rocket
This is a simple tea bag rocket which only takes 60 seconds to make
Step 1: Step 1: Tools
The only tools you will need are:
A packet of matches
A tea bag
And pair of scissors
Step 2: Step 2
Remove the tea bag's handle thing
Step 3: Step 3
Tear and fold the tea bag open as seen in the picture
Step 4: Step 4
Cut one end of the tea bag and throw tea leaves out
Step 5: Step 5
Cut other end off
Step 6: Step 6
PLace vertically on a plate, light match and ignite the top of the tea bag
Check out the link for an example
11 Comments
13 years ago on Introduction
i tried it but nothing special... another option is to scratch the head of some matches 4-5 boxes indeed :P to gather some gunpowder... fulfill the tea bag with the powder and close it tight; then torch it! you will have an awesome tea bag rocket and.. many burnt fingers :/
14 years ago on Introduction
nothing special
14 years ago on Step 6
I did this exactly and all that happened was that the tea bag burnt all the way down to the bottom. No rocket.....did I do something wrong?
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
Try different types of tea bags, some of the expensive tea bags do not work as well. The tea bag should burn to the bottom and then ashes will take off as the flame gets to the bottom of the tea bag.
Reply 14 years ago on Step 6
Well.. what kind of tea bag are you using? It looks like Lipton Rooibos.
14 years ago on Introduction
That is just something that you would never expect to see from stuff in the kitchen, freaked out one of my friends. Thanks for putting this up!
14 years ago on Introduction
Bigilow Tea works the best. Been doing this for years.
14 years ago on Introduction
try this instead of the virus codex video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdzPix9CKck
14 years ago on Introduction
What video format is that, and why are you using it?
14 years ago on Introduction
we did this in science class the other week. You have to remember not to do it in drafty rooms,
14 years ago on Introduction
i lit a bunch of these at once one time twas a much bigger mess than i expected well not really a big mess i guess just annoying pieces of burnt feathery lookin things to vacuum