Post by Kathy on Feb 28, 2009 17:05:14 GMT -5
These would be good to have available for either camping or survival situations:
Idea 1: Use a cotton ball covered in petroleum jelly to make a great fire starter. Simply roll each cotton ball in the jelly until completely covered, then put it in a plastic film canister. Each canister will hold about 30 balls. To start a fire, put two or three cotton balls under your dry kindling and light.
Idea 2: another excellent fire starter by cutting an old, worn web belt or hiking compression strap into 8 cm strips. Soak them in wax and let dry. Next time you want to start a fire quickly, use one.
Idea 3 : Make fire starters by filling paper condiment cups with sawdust and pouring paraffin into the cup.
Idea 4: Use a ball of dryer lint soaked with candle wax(great way to use up bits & ends of used candles) to make a very good fire starter. I use the cardboard egg carton, fill with lint and pour the melted wax over until the lint is soaked. When they're cool, cut into individual starters.
Idea 1: Use a cotton ball covered in petroleum jelly to make a great fire starter. Simply roll each cotton ball in the jelly until completely covered, then put it in a plastic film canister. Each canister will hold about 30 balls. To start a fire, put two or three cotton balls under your dry kindling and light.
Idea 2: another excellent fire starter by cutting an old, worn web belt or hiking compression strap into 8 cm strips. Soak them in wax and let dry. Next time you want to start a fire quickly, use one.
Idea 3 : Make fire starters by filling paper condiment cups with sawdust and pouring paraffin into the cup.
Idea 4: Use a ball of dryer lint soaked with candle wax(great way to use up bits & ends of used candles) to make a very good fire starter. I use the cardboard egg carton, fill with lint and pour the melted wax over until the lint is soaked. When they're cool, cut into individual starters.
