1 1/2 gallons hot water 3 plastic or ceramic containers, one for each color 1/2 pound copper sulfate (for green flame) 1/2 pound boric acid (for crimson flame) 1/2 pound calcium chloride (for yellow or yellow-orange flame) pinecones Pour 1/2 gallon of hot water into each container. Add one chemical to each container of hot water. Stir until chemicals are dissolved. Add pinecones and soak overnight. Allow pinecones to dry thoroughly in warm dry air for 2 days. Add cones to fire two or three at a time. The colorful flames will last only a short time. (WARNING: Keep the solution out of the reach of small children and pets. The chemicals can be toxic.) Courtesy of: Helen Roney Sattler

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