Q&A for How to Create a Fire in Your Hand

You could, but you put yourself at risk of getting minor to severe burns. Safety and precaution go a long way until you are very experienced.

Spray perfume on a surface. Then light a match and put it where you sprayed the perfume and voilà! Be safe, though -- this should not be done without adult supervision.

It does, but you need to make sure you have the right tools and read the instructions carefully. Always have adult supervision or someone to be there just in case something goes wrong.

Yes, if it is not on your hands, but otherwise no. It would be highly recommended not to use plastic, considering that plastic could melt and create toxic fumes.

The fire should only burn the layer of hand sanitizer and then extinguish itself. About five seconds will be enough time for the flame to burn the sanitizer while minimizing the risk of burning yourself.

No, it is not recommended.

Yes, but only if you are not careful. If you let the fire burn all of the alcohol away, it will start burning you instead.

The only chance of the fire spreading via the hand sanitizer method is if you flick sanitizer when trying to extinguish the flame on your hand.

It doesn't necessarily prevent you from burning your hand, and you should still wear hand protection to prevent injury. But because the sanitizer is flammable, the flame will burn the liquid instead of your skin. Once the liquid is gone however, your hand can be burned which is why it's important to wipe the alcohol away quickly and have a bucket of water nearby just in case.

You cannot actually become a fire bender, since such powers are purely fictional, but with similar tricks like the ones above, you could appear to be one.

Yes, you would just do it the same way as with the hand sanitizer and babam fire trickery.

You'll burn yourself horribly.

Without supervision, you should be at least 13.

Your hand will be severely hurt by the flames because of the amount of flames on your hand/glove.

You will burn yourself, and possibly very badly. Don't do this.

You still can get burnt so be sure to take the proper safety precautions. Theoretically, you are only supposed to burn the hand sanitizer and when that burns out, the flame will go out.

Use a hand sanitizer that says "Flammable" on the label, and/or that contains alcohol.

It's possible, but would require a lot of safety precautions. This is not at all recommended; it's extremely dangerous.

Yes. Hand sanitizer is actually safer than alcohol, which provokes the fire instead of controlling it.

You should be able to hold it for approximately 5 seconds before it gets too hot.

No. Petroleum jelly is not flammable, doesn't evaporate and won't run.

Yes, but it will not work as well as the hand sanitizer, as it contains less alcohol and in some cases, none.

If you are under the age of 18, adult supervision is recommended, but if you are over 18, go ahead.

It is as hot as any other fire, and could produce very serious burns, so only do this if you know what you're doing.

Yes. Just cover the lighter as much as possible, or buy a really small lighter.

Cool any burns. Hold any burned skin under cool running water or immerse in cool water until the pain lowers. Use compresses if running water isn't available. Protect any burns. Cover with sterile, non-adhesive bandages or clean cloths. If the burn is bad, get medical treatment.

Yes but not much and you put your self at risk of a burn. The sanitise will evaporate in your hand and burn away so the best thing to do is use a small amount that way even if you can't put it out, it will die from lack of fuel.