How Match Sticks are Made

The matchstick is a small stick of wood or paper that is used to light a fire. The matchstick is coated with a substance that can easily be ignited by a spark or flame.

Matchsticks are used in many different ways. They can be used to light a campfire, to start a barbecue, or to light a candle. Matchsticks can also be used to light a cigarette or cigar.

Matchsticks are made from different materials, including wood, paper, and plastic. The most common type of matchstick is the wooden match. Wooden matchsticks are made from thin strips of wood that are coated with a flammable substance.

Paper matchsticks are made from thin strips of paper that are also coated with a flammable substance. Plastic matchsticks are made from a plastic that can easily be ignited by a spark or flame.