A neat party trick is to light your hands on fire.The basic idea is to create a protective chemical layer on the outside of your skin that protects your hands.A dazzling burst of fire that you can hold in your palm as though you were in control of the elements.This display is relatively safe and easy to reproduce, thanks to the right training, supervision, safety precautions, and materials.
Step 1: All rings and other jewelry should be removed.
All rings, watches, bracelets, and other accessories should be taken off before starting.When exposed to chemicals, metals and other materials may react unpredictably.You don't want to ruin them.While attempting to manipulate compounds, your hands should be free and clear.
Step 2: Long hair and loose-fitting clothes can be dangerous.
It is best to wear snug clothing that rests close to the skin.When working with an open flame, roll up long shirt sleeves.Baggy, loose-fitting garments may get too close to the fire for comfort.Long hair should be kept out of the way by keeping it under a cap.If you have thick facial hair, keep your face away from the flame at all times.Hair and clothing can be a fire hazard.Keep the rest of your body away from the fire.The fabrics catch fire and burn quickly.
Step 3: Don't leave any part of your hand out.
If you want to coat the entire surface of your skin,Submerge your hand in the alcohol or gas- infused soap solution.Don't leave exposed spots or let the skin dry before lighting it.When executed correctly, these fire tricks pose a relatively low risk of injury, but accidents may occur if you are careless or unprepared.Gases like butane and methane burn very hot because of their high degree of flammability.If your skin isn't covered by the liquid solution, it can come into contact with the fire.When lighting your hands, consider wearing rubber laboratory gloves.It is not as daring, but you will have a lower chance of burning yourself.
Step 4: The measures are in place.
Try out fire experiments by a running sink the first few times around, or keep a bowl or spray bottle of cold water nearby.If you get burned, wash the area thoroughly and apply a burn cream to soothe the pain.It is best to have someone else around when working with fire.You want someone else to help if something goes wrong.If the flames catch something that isn't supposed to, keep a fire extinguisher handy.If you have serious burns, you should be treated by a medical specialist.
Step 5: Practice on another object before doing anything else.
If you're experimenting with flammable solutions, try lighting another object first.A scrap piece of wood or a non-combustible material can be used as a control until you are comfortable attempting the feat on your own.If you use an object that isflammable or explosives, it will melt or cause enough heat to burn you.Anything coated in alcohol or gas solution will burn.When the solution has burned out, choose a material that won't catch, such as metal, rubber, ceramic or fiberglass.A fire won't spread if the experiment is set up outdoors.
Step 6: Take care of your hands.
Make sure your hands are completely dry before you attempt to set them on fire.Rub your hands together vigorously with a mild soap and warm water.Natural oils on your skin can interfere with the chemicals you will be using to protect and light your hands.Don't use hand sanitizer to wash your hands.Alcohol is a mildly flammable substance in most hand sanitizers.
Step 7: Equal parts water and rubbing alcohol are mixed together.
Take 10 ounces of water and put it in a container.Add an equal amount of rubbing alcohol.Roughly an even mixture of alcohol and water is what you want to aim for.The alcohol and water should be mixed lightly.There is some bottled alcohol.When mixing alcohol with water, consider this.If it is a strong alcohol, use about 11 ounces with 9 ounces of water.If you want to make a 70/30 dilution, you need to use more alcohol and more water.
Step 8: Take the alcohol solution and put it on your hands.
The alcohol solution should be placed in one or both hands.Allow them to soak for up to a minute.You can protect yourself from the fire by soaking your hands in water and mixing it with water.The flame will burn evenly if you completely submerge your hand.The longer you soak your hands, the more water gets into your skin and protects you from burns.
Step 9: Put the alcohol solution on your hands.
If your hand is wet with solution, use a lighter with a long stem to start the fire.A friend can help you if you have soaked both hands.The alcohol solution will cause a burst of fire when lit.The fire won't burn you if your hand is wet with the solution.Alcohol doesn't burn long or hot, so this version will not be the most impressive.When you are done removing alcohol, wash your hands again.
Step 10: Get your materials.
Use soapy water and flammable gas to create a fireball.You will need a large, open container, water, liquid detergent, and access to a valve or canister of flammable gas for this trick.There is a rubber hose that can be used to direct the flow of gas into the soap solution.Flammable gases should only be used by an expert or knowledgeable adult.Butane can be purchased in small bottles with nozzles.
Step 11: The soap and water should be mixed in a container.
The container should be filled with cold water.Put 1-2 ounces of liquid soap in a container and stir it.Just enough soap can be used to create a mild solution.The soap and water will protect your skin from being burned.Liquid dish soap will do the trick.Don't use hand soaps and liquid laundry detergents.The soap solution will keep the gas bubbles away from your skin.
Step 12: The soap solution should have the flammable gas added to it.
The gas should be put into the soap solution.If you are using a commercial butane canister, place the nozzle below the surface of the water and give it a few squeezes.Release the gas slowly into the soap solution until it begins to bubble, if you are using a large methane tank or gas valve.The lighter the gas, the bigger the bubbles will grow.Be careful with the bubbles and only use a small amount at a time.When the gas supply is shut off, methane bubbles are light enough to stack up on top of one another.
Step 13: You have to coat your hands with the solution.
The soap solution has gas in it.Make sure the solution sticks to your skin by covering your entire hand.The bigger the flame, the more gas will be trapped in the bubbles.Gas bubbles will burn out if they come into contact with your hands.
Step 14: Light up your hands.
Set the gas bubbles ablaze with a lighter.Both butane and methane are very dangerous.There is no need to worry as the fire will burn for a short time.The soapy water solution will act as a barrier between the flame and your skin.Even after touching your skin, the bubbles and fumes from the gas will continue to rise.The experiment is safe because they will catch fire when they move away from you.Look for drips and bubbles.These can be started on their own.