"Micro torches" are essentially matches with a wax cover to make them burn brighter, hotter and longer.
They are cheap, easy to make and perfect as fire starter or light source.
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You can also make micro torches out of "normal" size matches, but I prefer fire place matches. |
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Melt some candles or wax granules, do it outside if possible..the smell is not all to pleasant.
Worried about your pot? Wax can be easily washed off with boiling water!
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The melted candles. |
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Dip the end of the match in wax (no, not the end with the match head) take it out
and wait until the wax hardens. Repeat until you have a 2-3 mm thick layer of wax.
Some say that dipping the match head in wax is a good idea, but I am not a big fan:
It ruins the striker surface very fast.
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| Lighting it up. |
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| After one minute... |
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| After 3 minutes... |
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| After 5 minutes... |
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The micro torch is ideal as fire starter. |
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