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Make fire starters ahead and have ready in case of wet wood or campsite is low on tinder.
Use also to start charcoal fires.
***I hope to add photos one day soon. If you have any please forward them to me. Sandi
FIRE KISS
small square of wax paper about 6" x 6" (doubled works better)
candle stubs, used birthday candles, paraffin wax chips
use vegetable peeler to make paraffin chips
twist both ends of wax paper to resemble candy kiss
"EGG" FIRE STARTERS (Waxed Cardboard Egg Carton)
fill cardboard egg cartons half full of sawdust, wood shavings, pencil shavings, or dryer lint
(or charcoal briquette)
pour melted paraffin (or other wax) into each compartment until each space is full (Wax should be melted in a double boiler and poured with adult supervision. Double boiler can be made with a metal can set in a pot of water.)
when cool, break apart each "egg" or store the whole carton for future use.
TRENCH CANDLES
roll several sheets of newspaper into a long, tight roll
tie roll with string at 3" intervals and leave 3" ends on the string for dipping
cut the roll between the strings with a serrated knife or saw
dip each trench candle into a container of melted wax (see "egg" directions)
hang by the strings to dry
SHEET STRIPS
strips of old sheets (100% cotton), rolled and soaked in melted household paraffin wax
when dry, unroll a small section and tear off to use
FUZZ STICK
use a sharp knife and small stick
slash the stick several times at an angle, leaving the shavings attached to the stick
WATERPROOF MATCHES
Use wooden kitchen matches. Dip matches one by one, half way down the match, into melted paraffin. Allow to dry. Store in tin boxes. The paraffin will not inhibit striking. Nail polish without hardener can be used also in place of the paraffin.
All information and text on this page was obtained from yahoo newgroup GreenbloodNews.
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