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[–] Gradually_Adjusting@lemmy.world 2 points 6 days ago (1 children)

A friend and I tried one time, but it wouldn't ignite. Would have been cool to get that process figured out

[–] ArcaneSlime@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Gotta get it reeeeeally hot to ignite, a bic usually won't do it alone. A little magnesium up top helps.

I seem to recall an oxy-acetylene torch and an afternoon of disappointment. They should have gotten me a chemistry set as a kid.