How To - Match Tricks and Modifactions

Today we introduce to you tricks such as the Rocket Match where you can blast off your matches far into the sky!  Don’t forget the original Match Flick Fire Trick, which will keep you entertained by flicking fiery matches in the air at your brother!  Need some tips on where to light those Strike Anywhere Matches?  We got you covered.  But we can’t just end there, let’s introduce you into a Match Box Bridge Explosion, directly from your friends at Dumbass Land!




Rocket Match

Match Rocket

Materials:

  • Strike Anywhere Match
  • Paper Clip
  • Foil

Preparation:

  1. Wrap a Strike Anywhere Match inside a small piece of foil, about the size of your thumb.  Make sure there is no excess foil!
  2. Stick a end of the paper clip into the foil gently!
  3. Stand up the paperclip, and put a match to the foil
  4. Watch the match fly almost 30 feet!




Match Flick on Fire Trick

Match Flick On Fire Trick

Materials:

  • Strike Anywhere Match
  • Large Match Box
  • Good Hand Flicking Skills

Preparation:

  1. Take one match out of the box, and make a “flicking position” with your hand.
  2. Put your pointer finger over the top of the match, and push down the match hard into the runway.
  3. With your flicking fingers, flick the match forward across the runway.  Be sure to apply alot of pressure.
  4. Watch your match fly on fire in the air!




Match Box Bridge Explosion

Match Box Bridge Explosion

Materials:

  • Small  Match
  • Small Match Box
  • Match Building Skills

Preparation:

  1. Take three matches out a new and strong match box
  2. Align two matches to stick out of the sides so they face outward.  Be sure that they are secure!
  3. Put a match between the two poles, and make sure there is a bit of tension between them.
  4. Light the middle of the bridge match, and let it fly away!

Strike Anywhere Match Places

Light Anywhere Matches Places

Materials:

  • Strike Anywhere Match
  • Hard and Bumpy Surface

Preparation:

You can use any of the above items to light the match.  When using your fingernail, be careful because the white burning tip might get stuck in your nail and burn!  The most common way is to use your zipper.  Good luck and have fun on your match burning adventure!


Match Box Bridge Explosion

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