Paper Match Rocket

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Paper Match Rocket

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'This Is a small rocket, but if you make it rite it will go about 30 feet.

WARNING!!! THIS EVOLVES MATCHES AND FIRE, DO NOT LAUNCH AT FLAMMABLE MATERIAL.

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Step 1: Supplies

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-You will need some paper matches
-A lighter
-2 sewing needles
-A 1"X1" peace of tinfoil
-A 1/4" X 4" tube to launch with, one end must be plugged.

Step 2: Begin the Design

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Place one match onto the peace of tinfoil and then place a sewing needle on each side. The needles are to create holes for thrust and to light the match.

Step 3: the Precise Stuff

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You Absolutely must keep the needles flush with side of the match, you what each hole only the size of the needle, no bigger or smaller, next carefully mold the tinfoil around the match head as shown the the picture, keep the holes the size of the needles.

Step 4: Almost There

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Very, Very, Very carefully remove the needles, DO NOT CRUSH THE HOLES.

Step 5: Prepare for Launch

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Insert the rocket into your launch tube, leave a small about 1/2 of the match sticking out, use tinfoil to wad the tube and hold up your match.

Step 6: 3,2,1, Liftoff!

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Light the lighter and hold the flame on the tinfoil. POINT AWAY FROM ANYTHING FLAMMABLE. Hold it for a while and LIFTOFF. If it doesn't work try it again, be sure to not crush your holes.