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Make Your Own Waterproof Matches

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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August 31st, 2015August 31st, 2015 7

Use an old chunk of crayon to create a batch of waterproof matches for camping.

Globe Made From Painted Matchsticks

By Andrew Salomone

Andrew Salomone

Artist, writer, and teacher who makes work about popular culture, technology, and traditional craft processes. http://www.andrewsalomone.com

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April 2nd, 2014 0

As a former art handler, it’s hard to imagine anything more terrifying than having to move a giant globe made from thousands of individually painted matches, like this one made by artist Andy Yoder over the course of 2 years.

Vitalijs Markuns’ Traditional Matchstick Houses

November 25th, 2013 0

Lithuanian artisan Vitalijs Markuns likes to come up with new ways to construct these striking houses out of matchsticks without any glue, and then share his process with others.

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