How to Make Fire From Ice

Yes, you can make fire from ice. This could be lifesaving for someone during the winter but it could be just plain fun for an experiment.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Clear Ice
• Knife
• Kindling

1. Put together a small area of kindling. Anything that would burn easily. Dried leaves, tiny twigs, old bark, some paper, etc. Helps if you form a 'tent' shape with any kindling pile. Place the quicker burning goodies at the bottom of your tent with small twigs forming the tepee effect on top.
2. Find some ice. The ice must be clear like glass. A piece from a pond, base of a large icicle, etc.
3. With your knife, carve somewhat of a circle, keeping the center thicker than the edges. This will work as a lens of sorts.
4. With your hands, rub your new ice lens until it's good and shiny.
5. Now just as you would with a magnifying glass, mirror or other lens; aim your ice lens at the sun and keep your off-shoot of light aimed at your kindling pile.
6. Once your fire starts, lightly blow on it and shield it from any bad winds.

Tips & Warnings

• Do not perform this as an experiment where fire may be a danger. Always use caution with fire!