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Homemade Waterproof Matches

Here are a couple of ways to create your own waterproof stick matches for camping trips. Melt a small amount of paraffin wax in a double boiler and dip your the match head in the melted wax, then let dry. Or, coat the match head with clear nail polish.

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By sandy (Guest Post)
August 30, 20050 found this helpful

nail polish is flammable. i would not coat a match with it if i knew i would be lighting the match. yes dipping the match in regular candle was makes it water proof.

 
August 17, 20230 found this helpful

did you wax from vrl online store?

 

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