How to Make Fire Crackers from Party Poppers

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   Pick your detonation method. Once you have removed the explosive there are a few ways to detonate it:

   • By simply pulling the string from the rest of the explosive.
   • By igniting the explosive directly with fire (instant ignition).
   • By using a fuse (candle wick works) to lead fire down to the explosive.
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   Always use hearing protection while detonating, especially when in close contact. Although it is quieter than most fire crackers, it is still loud and could cause hearing damage.
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Pull String Method

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   Put on some gloves. Firmly hold the body of the explosive and the string in the other.
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   While keeping face and other unnecessary body parts away, pull the string away from the body of the explosive. The small piece of flint inside should light the gunpowder immediately and there will be a satisfying "bang."
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Direct Flame Method

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   Make a base for the explosive:

   • Get a tealight candle.
   • Remove the wax part from the tin.
   • Remove the wick and the wick base (you can use later this for the 'Fuse' method).
   • Optionally, cut back the tin so only a small 'tray' is left.
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   Insert the explosive string side down in the base you just created. Alternatively you can hold it with hand protection on (gloves) but it is more dangerous.
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   Hold an open flame from a match or lighter on the body of the explosive. Don't expect it to work the first time, but prepare for it to go off as soon as the flame touches it.
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Fuse Method

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   Get the wick from the base in the 'Direct Flame' method and tie the explosive part to it using the string. Alternatively, for a faster burning fuse but a more dangerous method, dip the cotton string in oil, petroleum jelly, or other flammable substance.
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   Light the wick/fuse and get a considerable distance away. Let the flame get down to the base part of the explosive and hope for the bang.
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