Monday, March 19, 2012

Making sterno fuel (AKA napalm)

One day, about 3 years  ago i wanted to create some homemade Sterno fuel, basically a gel that is flammable. i did several Google searches and finally found a recipe for some great stuff.
take 1 cup of Diesel (clear #1 grade), and 1/2 cup of paraffin wax. heat the wax so that it is well melted. continuously stir the diesel as you pour the melted wax it to the diesel. continue to stir for about 20 seconds after all the wax has been added. allow the mixture to cool. it will harden to a jello substance. scoop a dab onto a stick and light it on fire! this stuff is great for starting fires at home or when camping.

1 comment:

  1. Kids ~ don't try this at home! Ric, you are brilliant, very brilliant.

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