Homemade Matches

Posted on November 4, 2005 by Captain Johnny Bowen | Other

DISCLAIMER: If you or someone else is injured in an attempt to follow the directions below we assume NO RESPONSIBILITY!! We are NOT LIABLE for ANY and ALL DAMAGES.

Should take around 5 hours and $50. Extremely dangerous!!
Warning: The glue is critical. Red phosphorus and potassium chlorate are active ingredients. If you combine red phosphorus and potassium chlorate directly, there is a good chance of losing hands, limbs, or your life.

1.    Mix potassium chlorate and Elmer’s glue into a stiff paste. This is the “fuel.”
2.    Roll the dowel ends in the paste and bake at 150 degrees for about 2 hours.
3.    Dip the baked head in a mixture of red phosphorus and glue. This is the “igniter.”
4.    Another round of baking and the matches are ready.