How to Light a Fire (Without Using Matches)

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Use this method on a good day.

   It requires a sunny day in order to start.
   
   The sun goes from east to west.
   
   This means it will be optimal to light if you held the magnifying glass according to the time of day.
   
   In the morning, you should hold it when sitting to the east
   - while in the afternoon, you should hold it when sitting to the west. ,,, Move the magnifying glass up/down until the beam of light becomes a concentrated point. ,, If not, your tinder may be too wet, or the sun might not be fully out. , Increase the stick size (diameter, mostly) every 2-3 minutes, until you have a full fire.
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   Step 2: Place a small bed of dry tinder in a fire pit or on stone.

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   Step 3: Hold a magnifying glass 4–12 inches (10.2–30.5 cm) above the fire.

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   Step 4: Look at the sun's light on the tinder.

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   Step 5: When the point has been made

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   Step 6: hold the magnifying glass steady.

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   Step 7: After about 1-2 minutes

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   Step 8: the fire should ignite.

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   Step 9: After your fire begins to burn

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    Step 10: place twigs on the fire every five seconds.

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