tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20383553686330005592024-03-06T11:49:59.156+11:00Backyard SparklersA blog about the things I create in my backyard from sparklers and with things that are completely legal!Idiotjohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14493885010274072182noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2038355368633000559.post-82277257407227772592007-07-13T18:00:00.000+10:002007-07-13T18:19:31.112+10:00SparFuse<p><b> Name: </b>SparFuse<b><br /></b></p><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Because I have not posted for a while I have a double Banger for you today!</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> <br /><br />SparFuse 1</span></span><br /><p><b> Materials:<br /></b></p><ul><li>Sparkler Dust<br /></li><li>Masking Tape<br /></li><li>String<br /></li><li>Scissors<br /></li><li>Ignition Source</li><li>Hair Spray<br /></li><br /></ul><p><b> Steps:</b><br /></p><br /><ol><li>Lay out a piece of masking tape and put string down the center longways.</li><li>Cut the tape so that the string is seen. This is a fuse for the Fuse.<br /></li><li>Pour large amounts of sparkler dust along the line of the string<br /></li><li>Put another piece of masking tape on top of that.<br /></li><li>Roll it up longways and tape at the two ends and the center to keep the cylindrical shape of it.</li><li>Spray the string that is visible!<br /></li><li>Light it!<br /></li><br /></ol><br /><p><b> Details:</b></p>This is an equivalent to the fuse that you buy in shops (such as visco fuse). It is bendable and sputters, as long as you put enough sparkler dust. It can be made into any size! This is a great alternative to visco for you people who live in countries where you can't buy fuse!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />SparFuse 2</span></span><br /><p><b> Materials:<br /></b></p><ul><li>2 Sparklers</li><li>Wire Cutters<br /></li><li>Masking Tape<br /></li><li>Ignition Source</li></ul><p><b> Steps:</b><br /></p><br /><ol><li>Cut the metal half of 2 sparklers.<br /></li><li>Place the two smaller ends together so that the sparklers touch quite alot.</li><li>Roll up the tape.<br /></li><li>Light one end.<br /></li></ol><br /><p><b> Details:</b></p>Although it isn't flexible like SparFuse 1 it is definitely easier to make!<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Videos</span></span><br />Check out the side<br /><<<<<<<<<br /><<<<<<<<Idiotjohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14493885010274072182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2038355368633000559.post-45043184090066327722007-06-12T16:21:00.000+10:002007-07-13T18:26:07.381+10:00BakVin<p><b> Name: BakVin<br /></b></p><br /><p><b> Materials:<br /></b></p><ul><li>Film Canister<br /></li><li>Liplock Bag<br /></li><li>Vinegar<br /></li><li>Baking Soda<br /></li></ul><p><b> Steps:</b></p><br /><ol><li>Cut the Ziplock bag into a small cone.<br /></li><li>Fill 1/4 of the film canister with vinegar.<br /></li><li>Fill 1/2 of the cone with Baking Soda.<br /></li><li>Carefully insert the cone into the canister so that the baking soda and vinegar don't connect.<br /></li><li>Put the lid on.</li><li>Shake for 1 second then throw.<br /></li><br /></ol><p><b> Details:</b></p><p>Well we all know that when mixed baking soda and vinegar make bubbles but did you know that when confined to a small space it also makes a bomb.</p><p>This non-illegal explosion can make a good suprise to trash a party or to distract someone.<b><br /></b></p>I took a video so it will be up soon when I go to my dads house and he burns the stuff for me!Idiotjohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14493885010274072182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2038355368633000559.post-85567739023338748932007-04-27T17:06:00.001+10:002007-04-27T17:06:25.393+10:00vid's<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>Guess What? Here are all/most of the vid's that I have taken of my attempts! I hope it loads!<p><br /></p><embed width='300' height='200' type='application/x-shockwave-flash' wmode='transparent' src='http://www.box.net/static/flash/box_explorer.swf?widgetHash=4gop3cyacv&v=1'></embed></div>Idiotjohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14493885010274072182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2038355368633000559.post-52329367123034450882007-04-20T06:38:00.001+10:002007-04-20T06:38:37.996+10:00Sparky<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><p><b> Name:</b> Sparky</p><br></br><p><b> Materials:<br></br></b></p><ul><li>Electrical Tape<br></br></li><li>Foil<br></br></li><li>Approx 22 Sparklers<br></br></li><li>Cotton String<br></br></li><li>Fuse (optional)<br></br></li><br></br></ul><p><b> Steps:</b><br></br></p><br></br><ol><li>Get 21 of the 22 sparklers ad bind them together with the cotton string</li><li>Put the other sparkler in the middle of the 21 sparklers to make a fuse (or use your own fuse)<br></br></li><li>Very tightly bind all of the sparklers together with electrical tape, taking care not to break the dust off the sparklers. Bind over the top of the sparklers to for best effect... Just don't cover the fuse!<br></br></li><li>Wrap it in several layers of aluminium foil.</li><li>Finally bind it tightly with electrical tape so that you cannot see any foil!<br></br></li></ol><br></br><p><b> Details:</b><br></br>This will go with a pretty fast flame. It's pretty cool!<br></br></p></div>Idiotjohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14493885010274072182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2038355368633000559.post-88253431486011138612007-03-30T08:04:00.001+10:002007-03-30T08:04:10.954+10:00Hey!<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>Hey,<br></br>I know I havent posted for a while but I just moved to high school and it's harder to do attempts.<br></br><br></br>I'm still here!<br></br><br></br>Get back to you in the holidays<br></br><br></br><p class='poweredbyperformancing'>Powered by <a href='http://scribefire.com/'>ScribeFire</a>.</p></div>Idiotjohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14493885010274072182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2038355368633000559.post-1874591383180850192007-02-10T17:44:00.000+11:002007-02-19T17:44:29.896+11:00PotNit1<p><b> Name: </b>PotNit1<b><br /></b></p><b>Materials:<br /></b><ul><br /><li>Potassium Nitrate</li><li>Granulated Caster Sugar</li><li>Al-Foil (Aluminium foil)</li><li>Stove (optional)</li><li>Pot</li><li>Matches cut at the center (+--)</li><li>Stirrer</li><li>Scales (electronic work the best)</li><br /></ul><p><b> Steps:</b><br /></p><br /><ol><li> Mix the potassium nitrate and the sugar at a 60/40 ratio. Put 20 grams sugar and 30 grams potassium nitrate.</li><li>Put this into the pot and stir every 30 seconds until it goes dark brown and the consistency of mud.</li><li>Pour this into a mold made of al-foil (|__|)</li><li>Insert the match heads.</li><li>Let it cool down .</li><li>Get some strike paper and move the paper over the match heads fast.</li><li>This should ignite and give off some pretty good smoke!<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></li></ol><p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Details:<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Warning: When cooking use number 2 on an electric stove or a low setting.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">This may ignite at any time when cooking so do not overcook or leave on heat when smoking.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><br />It is recommended that you don't smoke cigarettes/cigars while making this.<br /></span></span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51);">I will get a video up soon!</span><b><br /></b></p><p><b>Photos:</b></p><br /><p> </p>Idiotjohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14493885010274072182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2038355368633000559.post-63232026550851571632007-02-04T15:47:00.000+11:002007-02-21T06:51:58.859+11:00Black N White<b> Name: </b>Black n White <b><br /></b><p></p><b>Materials:<br /></b><ul><br /><li>Electrical Tape</li> <li>600ml coke bottle</li><li>Masking Tape</li><li>100 sparklers</li><li>Stanley Knife</li><li>Scissors<br /></li><li>Detonator/Lighter/Match</li><br /></ul><p><b> Steps:</b><br /></p><br /><ol><li> Cut open the coke bottle (in half)</li> <li>Make 5 Groups of 20 sparklers</li> <li>Bind each group with masking tape</li> <li>Bind all 5 Groups into 1 with masking tape; with flammable tape coming out of the middle</li> <li>Put all the ends of the sparklers out of the lid of the coke bottle</li><li>Cut off the bottom of the coke bottle.</li><li>Cover the outside in masking tape and then electrical tape<br /></li><li>Stick this thing into the ground, light the flammable tape and run<br /></li><li>Boom</li></ol><p><b> Details: </b>It is simply light and run... If you're lucky the sparklers/sparks will zoom into the air.</p><p>Don't try this if you're an idiot. You will more than likely get a severed hand. -<br /></p><p> </p><b>Video:</b>Idiotjohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14493885010274072182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2038355368633000559.post-7241949862856692422007-02-03T12:33:00.000+11:002007-02-10T18:53:12.873+11:00Detonator<p><b> Name: </b>Detonator<b><br /></b></p><b>Materials:<br /></b><ul><br /><li>1 8 AA Battery Holder</li><li>8 AA's</li><li>Nichrome Wire<br /></li><li>4m Speaker Wire</li><li>2 Small Aligator Clips<br /></li></ul><p><b> Steps:</b><br /></p><ol><li>Strip the speaker wire on all ends</li><li>Connect one end of the speaker wire to the battery pack<br /></li><li>Connect the other end of the speaker wire to the 2 aligator clips</li><li>Insert a 14cm piece of nichrome wire to the aligator clips</li><li>Put some flammable tape onto the wire</li><li>Connect all of the batteries to the holder to start the ignition</li></ol><b>Details:</b><p><span style="">Just because the wire isn’t glowing doesn’t mean that it won’t be hot. The wire can get up to 1400°c, so don’t touch it unless you have disconnected the battery pack an waited 5 minutes. You will need to replace the wire if you have a big fire but it is only like 60c a metre so it’s ok.</span></p>Idiotjohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14493885010274072182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2038355368633000559.post-52841318341679848492007-01-24T11:14:00.000+11:002007-02-03T12:49:40.908+11:00The Ping Pong Triplet<p><b>Name: </b>The <st1:place st="on">Ping</st1:place> Pong Triplet<b><o:p></o:p></b></p> <p><b>Materials:</b></p> <ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="">3 <st1:place st="on">Ping</st1:place> Pong Balls</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="">3 Half-Way-Cut Sparklers</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="">Lots of Sparkler Dust</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="">20cm/7.8" flammable Tape</li><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Stanley</st1:place></st1:city> Knife/X-acto Knife</li></ul> <p><b>Steps:</b></p> <ol start="1" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style="">Cut a hole in the top of each ping pong ball with the <st1:place st="on"><st1:city st="on">stanley</st1:city></st1:place> knife.</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="">Fill the ping pong balls with sparkler dust.</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="">Put the half sparklers sticking out of each ping pong ball.</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="">Connect them (the sparklers) together with flammable tape.</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="">Light one end of the flammable tape.</li></ol> <p><b>Details:</b></p> <span style="">When all of the sparklers burn down you will have a big explosion flying out of the holes you made in the top of the ping pong balls. It will eventually die down and burn it's self out but it is preferable to put it out as soon as it has gone off in case of a wind.</span><p><br /></p>Idiotjohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14493885010274072182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2038355368633000559.post-46332766647615488432007-01-24T09:56:00.000+11:002007-02-03T12:56:52.033+11:00Flammable Tape<p><b>Name: </b>Flammable Tape</p> <p><b>Materials:</b></p> <ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="">Masking Tape</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="">Hair Spray</li></ul> <p><b>Steps:</b></p><ol><li>Lay a piece of masking tape on the ground and coat it in hairspray</li><li>Fold the masking tape in half</li><li>It is now ready to light<br /></li></ol> <p class="MsoNormal"><b>Details:<br /><br /></b>The hairspray is flammable. The masking tape absorbs the flammable hairspray to make it very flammable! You must only spray the masking tape straight before you make the bomb. Once the flammable tape is dry it is useless and you must spray it again.</p>Idiotjohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14493885010274072182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2038355368633000559.post-2385598809986184872007-01-24T09:50:00.000+11:002007-02-03T12:59:10.847+11:00Sparkler Dust<p><b> Name: </b>Sparkler Dust<br /></p><p><b> Materials: </b><br /></p><ul><li>Sparklers</li><li>Hammer</li><li>Airtight Container<br /></li><li>Ice cream container<br /></li></ul><p><b> Steps:</b><br /></p><ol><br /><li>Get the hammer and bang the packet of sparklers</li><li>Make sure all the sparklers are crushed</li><li>Take the packet out and dump the powder into an ice cream container</li><li>You can crush this for easy access</li><li>Fill an air tight container with the sparkler dust you just made for safe keeping</li><br /></ol><p><b> Details:</b></p>This dust will not burn well by its self spread out. When in a reasonable sized pile and lit it will go off with quite force. Always use a fuse to light this stuff! It's Dangerous!Idiotjohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14493885010274072182noreply@blogger.com0