It looks like fun, but you'll never really know how safe these DIY fireballs are until you try them. That said, we don't recommend trying this at home.
All you need is 100% cotton, scissors, lighter fuel, cotton string, and a needle. This video shows you how to make your own, but basically, you make a ball out of a cotton sheet, soak it in lighter fluid and light it on fire.
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