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    What bonding agent is used in this? What different chemicals does it contain?
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    You can use a tablespoon of glycerin for the bonding agent.
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    Do I need to "cook" or heat up the mixture?
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    It should be cooked until the mixture has the consistency and color of peanut butter.
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    Will the flare shoot into the air?
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    Not unless you put a propellant below it.
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    Can I do method 2 on a regular stove?
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    It is better to do it outside so the fumes don't affect you. The fumes can make you sick or even impair you mentally.
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    In the first method, how many grams do I need?
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    The nitrate (potassium, sodium) to sugar is roughly 2:1, so 7 grams of sugar to 13 grams nitrate is best.
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    What happens if I don't add the bonding agent?
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    Without the bonding agent, the flare could become crumbly and not suitable for use. It may also spit flames and burning flare material.
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    Does the signal flare described in this article launch into the air?
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    No, the basic signal flare discussed in this article does not launch into the air. If you add a propellant to make it shoot upwards, it would then be considered a firework.
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