How to Make a Paper Fuse
A paper fuse, also called a Chinese paper fuse, burns from one end to the other once you light an end with a flame. You can make a paper fuse to extend the length of time that the fuse of a firecracker, a toy rocket engine or other ignitable device will take before going off. You'll need a few household items but no special skills in order to make the paper fuse. You must have adult supervision if you are underage, since you will be working with an ignitable substance.
Things You'll Need
- Newspaper
- Notebook paper
- Ruler
- Scissors
- Wooden matches
- Pliers
- Paper towel
Instructions
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Lay a sheet of newspaper on a table as a work surface.
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Cut an 8-inch long, 2-inch wide strip out of a piece of notebook paper. Place the cut strip of notebook paper on the newspaper, with the long end facing you.
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Hold a wooden match in one hand over the cut strip of notebook paper. Hold a pair of pliers in your other hand.
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Clamp the jaws of the pliers around the head of the wooden match and crush it. Discard the wooden match. Repeat this procedure 10 times.
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Smooth the crushed match powder across the length of the strip of notebook paper with your fingers. Wipe off your fingers with a paper towel.
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Roll the bottom of the strip of notebook paper over to the top with your fingers.
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Twist both ends of the strip of notebook paper, which is now a paper fuse, with your fingers. The paper fuse is now ready to light at one end.
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Tips & Warnings
Store your paper fuse in a cool and dry location that is secure from young children and pets.
Do not make your paper fuse near an oven or any open flame.
