Fatwood wax fire cupcakes

[langston302]

http://funditor.110mb.com/wiki/index...ax_Firestarter

This is something I worked on for a bit.

They are cheap and easy to use....kinda fun to make. I would suggest a double boiler for the wax melting instead of what I used the first time....it can flame up on ya.

[BenBru]

Good call... saw dust can work pretty well also...

Same principle... I find that I always end up with a giant pile of sawdust in the garage. So into a baggy it goes until I'm ready to make these.

Thanks for posting

[LHS]

I did something similar. I rolled up strips of cardboard and stuffed them into an old tuna can, then drenched it in paraffin. Burns like a sonofabitch.

[gofer]

Try using a candle warmer. I got mine at Goodwill for $1. they usually sell for $8 - $10. It takes an hour or two to melt the wax candle in a glass container. It's easier and less messy.

[MarshallDodge]

My boys made firestarters using egg crates, wax, and dryer lint using THIS METHOD

They burn great.

[Pilgrim]

I've made some of those fatwood cupcake firestarters. They worked very well. I've got a large amount of fatwood (called fat-lighter wood locally) on our property.

If you really want a fire started, the fatwood will get it done.

[Suwannee Tim]

I like this wilderness wiki. I'm wondering where I'm going to find fat wood shavings and I think it might not matter that much whether they are fat or lean so long as they are dry. Maybe sawdust would work just as well.

[Phazuka]

very cool videos on the subject and different methods to make fire starters. so easy, a caveman can do it.

[ASH556]

My boys made firestarters using egg crates, wax, and dryer lint using THIS METHOD

They burn great.

Did this in the scouts with good results. Now I just keep a ziplock full of dryer lint in my fire-starter pouch with my flint and steel. My favorite way to start a fire!