How Do You Make A Torch With Colored Flames?
Are you looking to have some fun at your next outdoor party by using torches with different colors? You can amaze and delight your guests with a variety of pretty colors flaming from your yard torches. Follow these steps and you can make colored flames and enjoy a chemistry lesson at the same time. • Take precautions. As with any experiment involving fire and flame, make certain that you try this experiment outdoors in a safe and well ventilated area. Experiment with small amounts of the chemicals before advancing to torches at a party full of people. Have your fire extinguisher handy in case of an emergency or spill. • Select the color you want. There are several options for getting color to your flames. The key is that different chemicals burn at different heat levels and different colors of flame. Decide what color you want so you can determine what chemical compound you need. • Blue flame: calcium chloride • Green flame: boric acid and methanol or copper sulfate • Purple flame: 3 p
