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Colored Fireplace Flames

Get tips on adding specific chemicals to a fire to obtain colorful flames.
Chemistry Store
Lists a simple method for creating pine cones that will infuse fireplace flames with color. This is also a good source to find the chemicals needed for this project.
Colorful Flame PineCones With Wax
Click down this page to find a project to make waxed pinecones dipped in chemicals such as: salt that burns yellow, no-salt substitute that burns violet, and Borax that burns green.
How to Make Colored Flames
Tips and sources for chemicals to add to a fire to create colorful flames, from Make-Stuff.com.

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