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Great fire starter

Mix wood shavings (type of wood doesn't matter) with wax in a coffee can and mix it until its thick. Pack this mixture into a discarded toilet paper tube and add a birthday candle to each end. When the wax hardens cut the tube in half (not down the middle)and you will have two fire starters.





Just light the candle wick to start the fire.

The really good things about this fire starter is it burns for about 30 minutes and it works even after its been soaked with water.


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Jun 10, 2009
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flint
by: Anonymous

Hi,
Surprised this hasn't been suggested.

If you live in an area where there is flint, simply find two pieces, and strike them together over some tinder. Now, it can take quite a while to generate a spark which 'takes', but it is possible.

Jun 08, 2009
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What a Great Idea
by: Anonymous

Thanks.

Jun 03, 2009
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Making waterproof matches
by: Steve

You can make waterproof matches by coating them in melted candle wax. Helps them burn longer too.

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