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Easy Fire Starter! {Perfect for Camping}

June 17, 2017 By DIY Thrill Leave a Comment

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Are you looking for an easy hack to get your fire started quick and easy?  This DIY Easy Fire Starter is just the thing!

Easy Fire Starter



Do you ever have a hard time trying to start a fire from scratch?  This Easy Fire Starter makes starting a fire a breeze!  The combination of dryer lint and wax in these homemade fire starters are the perfect way to get your fire going quickly!  They’re also one of the Best Camping Gear essentials to pack for your next trip!

Are you ready to make your own DIY Easy Fire Starters?  Here’s what you’ll do…

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Easy Fire Starters – Supplies Needed:

  • 1 empty Cardboard Egg Carton (1 dozen sized)
  • 12 dense round balls of Dryer Lint
  • 1 cup Natural Soy Wax Flakes
  • Microwave safe Glass Measuring Cup

Instructions:

  1. Start with a clean, dry, empty cardboard egg carton.
  2. Place 1 ball of dryer lint into each empty portion of egg carton.
  3. Transfer 1 cup Soy Wax Flakes into a microwave safe glass measuring cup.
  4. Microwave wax for 1 minute and stir.  Keep microwaving and stirring in 30 second increments until wax is fully melted.
  5. Carefully pour melted wax evenly over each ball of dryer lint in your egg carton.
  6. Set egg carton aside and let wax harden overnight.
  7. After wax has hardened, cut egg carton into 3 sections of 4. (See Photo Above)
  8. You’re done!  Just grab one of the fire starters the next time you need to make a fire.  Wasn’t that easy?

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