[gmfoster]

Try to understand the process, so you don't just waste what little money you have.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gas_tungsten_arc_welding

You either need special current controlled low voltage to start the arc or a pilot arc system.

Just scratching the tungsten rod to start the arc will contaminate both the stick and the job and is undesirable.

AC is mostly used with TIG welding to prevent transfer of tungsten to the job.

Spend the money, or just use a normal stick.
Just because you have a holder and a stick welder does not mean it will work well, if at all.

All that sparks is not weld, let alone glitters like gold.

Scratch start was used for years and while not the best is certainly usable in many applications..

Even you reference says so...