How to Flick a Zippo Lighter
Make sure Your lighter has fluid and a flint.In order for the wick to light on your Zippo, you have to ensure that it is full of fluid and that there is flint in place, otherwise you’ll flick the wheel without any result., Hold the lighter...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Make sure Your lighter has fluid and a flint.In order for the wick to light on your Zippo
Buy a can of Zippo lighter fluid.
Make sure its liquid and not an aerosol.Remove the lighter and cotton by holding the lighter casing and pulling out by the chimney.
On the bottom is a piece of felt that you will lift up to pour the fluid into.
Once you see the top of the cotton is damp, stop filling.
Let the cotton soak for a minute, then replace the chimney back in its casing. -
Step 2: you have to ensure that it is full of fluid and that there is flint in place
Your Zippo should be closed and you should be holding it so that the hinge is facing your index finger.
Everyone will hold a Zippo a little differently based on the size of your hand, but position it so you can easily open the lid with your thumb.
It’s best to hold the Zippo toward the top of your hand and not in your palm.
Try holding your lighter in your forefinger and middle finger while you curl your ring finger slightly, resting the bottom of the Zippo on your ring finger. , It’s easiest to slide your thumb up the side of your Zippo that’s opposite the side with the hinge.
To make it easier to open the lid of your Zippo, pull your forefinger away so its not blocking the lid and preventing it from opening. , Simply slide your thumb downward quickly to turn the wheel which will strike the flint, resulting in the wick catching the flame.
Depending on how windy it is, or how full your lighter is, you may have to strike down a couple of times before the flame catches , You can close your Zippo lid several ways.
Use your forefinger to knock the lid back down.
Hold the base of Zippo between your thumb and forefinger and flick it towards the back of your hand with your wrist to force the lid closed. -
Step 3: otherwise you’ll flick the wheel without any result.
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Step 4: Hold the lighter properly.
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Step 5: Slide your thumb up the side of the lighter.
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Step 6: Strike down on the wheel with your thumb.
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Step 7: Close your Zippo.
Detailed Guide
Buy a can of Zippo lighter fluid.
Make sure its liquid and not an aerosol.Remove the lighter and cotton by holding the lighter casing and pulling out by the chimney.
On the bottom is a piece of felt that you will lift up to pour the fluid into.
Once you see the top of the cotton is damp, stop filling.
Let the cotton soak for a minute, then replace the chimney back in its casing.
Your Zippo should be closed and you should be holding it so that the hinge is facing your index finger.
Everyone will hold a Zippo a little differently based on the size of your hand, but position it so you can easily open the lid with your thumb.
It’s best to hold the Zippo toward the top of your hand and not in your palm.
Try holding your lighter in your forefinger and middle finger while you curl your ring finger slightly, resting the bottom of the Zippo on your ring finger. , It’s easiest to slide your thumb up the side of your Zippo that’s opposite the side with the hinge.
To make it easier to open the lid of your Zippo, pull your forefinger away so its not blocking the lid and preventing it from opening. , Simply slide your thumb downward quickly to turn the wheel which will strike the flint, resulting in the wick catching the flame.
Depending on how windy it is, or how full your lighter is, you may have to strike down a couple of times before the flame catches , You can close your Zippo lid several ways.
Use your forefinger to knock the lid back down.
Hold the base of Zippo between your thumb and forefinger and flick it towards the back of your hand with your wrist to force the lid closed.
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