How To Make Your Own Matchbox Rockets

Materials Needed:

  1. Aluminum Foil
  2. Aluminum Foil Tape
  3. Bamboo Skewers
  4. Wood Matches in a box
  5. Tea Light Candle
  6. Bbq lighter
  7. Scissors
  8. Pliers
  9. Adult Supervision!!

I recommend going on YouTube to watch a video on how to make them.  www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFyKgmnCF-8

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These are the type of matches you need

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Cutting off the matchstick heads

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Template for Rocket Body

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Using Bamboo Skewer to make rocket body. Don’t forget the match head.

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Rocket Fins made with Peal Off Tinfoil Tape.

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Crimping end to keep matchstick head inside.

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Finished Rocket

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Insert Skewer into box lid to hold rocket for launching. Adjust the angle for launch. Place candle under rocket tip.

I recommend storing all of your supplies in your matchbox.  It takes about 10 minutes to make a few of them.  Thank you for looking at this project.

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