How to Make Char Cloth

This guide will teach you how to make Char Cloth, this is used in bush craft survival, the cloth is able to set alight with just one spark which is ideal for survival.

[edit] Steps

  1. Get a small container made of metal and insert a small hole on the top.
  2. Get 100% cotton tee shirt.
  3. Put the shirt in the container.
  4. Put it on the fire or on a stove.

    • There will be lot of smoke in the process when no smoke comes out take of the lid slowly.
    • You will have black cloth thats easy to rip now it can be lit with just one spark.


[edit] Tips

  • Don't do this in a closed space it will make lots of smoke.
  • Pull the lid off slowly because this may lead to the cloth burning if not done so.


[edit] Warnings

  • Don't do this in a house or closed spaces it may cause choking.


[edit] Things You'll Need

  • Container made of metal
  • 100% cotton


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Tugrul, Zoe Volt, Sondra C, Maluniu, Anonymous
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