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Start a fire with ice

by Paul
(United States)

Lens made of ice

Lens made of ice

If you have no matches or lighter you can use ice to start a fire. Take an ice piece in your hand and form it into a lense to magnify the suns rays like a magnifying glass. I have done this. It does work.



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Start a fire with ice

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Nov 26, 2008
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starstarstar 		fire with ice
by: expert

i have tried this before and the ice melts before flame. plausable, but not practical.
Jan 01, 2008
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starstarstarstar 		Not easy but it can be done
by: Larry

Remember to shape it fatter in the center and thinner on the edges. Find a nice clear piece of ice like from a lake or puddle.
Jan 01, 2008
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starstarstarstar 		Making fire with ice
by: Steve

It does not work as good as a magnifying lens, but it can be done.
Take advantage of every opportunity to practice this skill.
Oct 30, 2007
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star 		busted
by: Anonymous

this was on myth busters, and it was busted--it doesn't work.
Oct 14, 2007
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star 		Tricky
by: Beth

This seems to be extremely tricky. Anyone else that have any experience to start a fire with ice?

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