Making fire from ice is a concept that boggles the mind of most folks. It’s not a chemical reaction but rather an optical method. It requires clear ice that can be formed into a lens.

Acquiring clear ice is the challenge. The first ti...

One of the critical components of the bow & spindle fire-by-friction method is the cordage of the bow. Many materials have be used. Primitive cordage might include leather, sinew, plant fiber, and roots. Modern materials might include ro...

Over the years I’ve viewed science teacher videos on the web that demonstrate the effects of a thermite reaction when two rusty ball bearings were used with one being covered with aluminum foil were struck together to create a massive spark. It ...

In a previous post, “Fungus Wick For Slush Lamps“, I learned how a portion of a shelf fungus could be used as a slush lamp ...