How to make a Match Rocket (in under a minute!)

My First How-to(tm)
Match Stick Rockets!!!

You can make these in under a minute and they're a load of fun to set off. You only need a few simple things:

First things first - wear protective clothing and eye protection! Goggles!

- 2 matches (some types work better than others)
- Strip of aluminium (tin) foil (NOT CRUMPLED!!! VERY IMPORTANT!) approx 1 match wide by 2 matches long
- Something to hold it for launch: could be Blu-Tack(tm), Plasticine(tm), a match box, anything to hold it steady...

Notes:

When wrapping the foil around the match, hold only one match and hold it just to the tip of the match. Don't hold the launching match head when twisting the foil else it makes the combustion chamber too tight and is likely to explode rather than launch.

NEVER aim the match rockets at any person or animal. They are dangerous and care should be taken when using these.

Be Safe & have fun - protect yourself particularly your eyes!

Disclaimer: I cannot be held accountable for any of the information presented here. It is provided for educational purposes only. I cannot be found liable for anything resulting from this video and audio including but not limited to death, injury, damage or loss. I'm not responsible for your actions or anything you do!

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[vitaley420]

i don't think this works

[chipko]

@vitaley420 it does ..

[vitaley420]

@chipko yep 

[chipko]

@vitaley420 have you tried it?

[FreakFaceProductions]

So you just need to hold the flame to the tin foil? You don't need to make a hole or anything?

[chipko]

@FreakFaceProductions nope

[AWZOMEKIDZ32]

It looks cool but where the hell do you light it up??and sorry 4 my langauge:)

[buggymad48]

Where do u light it cool vid!

[MrSnootydragon]

Where do u light it???? In the middle or at the end that has the tight foil I'm geussing it's that but I'm a retard soooo yeah and the vid didn't point to where to light it he just said there

[BeamerDude325i]

YEAHHHHH so lets fire a lit match, somewhere in my house where theres carpet and curtains. nice

[Kingphilco]

@NABSTL aluminum is a raw liquid material that is processed into aluminium you retard

[Ricajard102]

Shut up mate, we colonised you so you can't talk.

[NABSTL]

Dude it's aluminum, not aluminium, British people are weird, nice vid

[TheHarViC2000]

this does work guys and it is awsome>quick easy and a good way to spend your time when bored :D

[clone808808]

I made a tank and used these rockets for shells. I tried all the other match rockets and they suck. thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!!!!

[clone808808]

I made a tank and used these rockets for the shells, all the other kinds Ive tried but they suck. these are accurate for long shots. thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!!!