How to Light Water Proof Matches
- 1). Shake loose water from the match head or wipe it with a dry cloth or paper towel.
- 2). Pick up the matchbox with your non-dominant hand so that the striking plate faces you; or pick up one of the spare plates included with your matches. With the match in your dominant hand, press the match head against the left or right end of the striking plate.
- 3). Draw the match with medium pressure down the plate until the tip lights.
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