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Friday, August 16, 2013

Camping Fire Log - home made

I have made fire starters before, but decided to try a log that I could burn and add firewood to for a longer lasting fire.  This is my attempt and will be taking it with us camping this next week and will let you know how it works.
Items needed:  egg carton, lint from dryer, small pine cones, melted wax and yarn.
STEP ONE: I keep my empty egg cartons by the dryer and fill with lint. 
STEP TWO:  Add a small pine cone to each cup (I gather these from my yard - but you could probably find in parks or wooded areas)
STEP THREE:  Drizzle with melted wax.  I keep a can of old wax candles and melted Pink Zebra wax scents that are no longer strong.
STEP FOUR: Close and wrap the entire egg carton with yarn.  Leave a big knot in the middle so you can light the yarn.
Below are pictures:

Lint filled egg carton


 
Added a small pine cone then drizzled with wax
 
Closed the carton and wrapped with yarn ready to light!
Will add firewood to this as it burns - no need for kindling!
 

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