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Best fuel solution to light an upright piece of wood on fire


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Hi there

I'm new here. I hope I've come to the right place😊

I've built a teepee-like setup using three long pieces of wood and I wish to light it on fire for a photo project. I tried pouring kerosene directly on it and then putting a torch to it, but it didn't ignite. Then I began researching how to make a less liquid "goo" with the kerosene, because I suspected that too much of it had run off before I put the torch to it. But then I figured it might be better to ask in a forum for people who know more about this than I do. I want to be as safe about it as possible, after all. 

Hope you're able to help me. 

Cheers from Denmark

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Probably belongs in Chemistry or Random Discussion threads.

 

Fair warning - I've never tried this, and it's pure speculation.  I've no idea the risks other than it's a flammable material.

Anyways, what about kerosene mixed with Vaseline as a gellant (?) Should make a thick flammable mix to help keep it in place and better transfer heat.   (Kerosene & Petroleum Jelly = a form of napalm is my understanding).

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