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What bonding agent is used in this? What different chemicals does it contain?

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You can use a tablespoon of glycerin for the bonding agent.

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Do I need to "cook" or heat up the mixture?

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It should be cooked until the mixture has the consistency and color of peanut butter.

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Will the flare shoot into the air?

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Not unless you put a propellant below it.

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Can I do method 2 on a regular stove?

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It is better to do it outside so the fumes don't affect you. The fumes can make you sick or even impair you mentally.

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In the first method, how many grams do I need?

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The nitrate (potassium, sodium) to sugar is roughly 2:1, so 7 grams of sugar to 13 grams nitrate is best.

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What happens if I don't add the bonding agent?

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Without the bonding agent, the flare could become crumbly and not suitable for use. It may also spit flames and burning flare material.

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