Starting a fire in the spring with wet wood is not fun. It is really time consuming trying to keep a flame going so the fire can catch. So, we came up with a fun, clever solution that is quick and easy!
TO MAKE FIRE STARTERS YOU WILL NEED:
DIRECTIONS:
*Make sure to explain to your kids how hot the wax is and not to touch their project until after it has dried! I’m sure you may have to repeat this over and over again like I do.*
1. First we gather our supplies.
Fire starter supplies
2. The next thing you want to do is get a pot to melt down the old candles. Place the old candles or wax in the pot and melt on medium.
Melting down the candles
3. While the candle wax is melting down, I get the kids to break up pieces of the dryer lint, and stuff it into the egg carton or toilet paper rolls.
Brooke and Connor breaking up the lint
4. Once our dryer lint is depleted and our wax is melted down, we are all ready to pour the wax into each lint-filled cup and roll.
Pouring the wax
The wax dries in the egg carton and toilet paper tubes.
5. When dry, the starters will be hard and ready to go.
The fire starters are almost done!
Break one off– it’s ready to go!
Place in your fire pit, light and watch your fire starter burn!
REVIEW: I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to start a fire with our homemade fire starter, even with damp material. Break a single cup off of the egg carton, light a side and place it in the fire pit. Stack your burning material around your fire starter, and it will hold a flame until the fire is blazing–it’s just that easy. The pride on your kids’ faces knowing they made that fire is something you can’t buy. So there you go, an amazing craft that repurposes garbage, keeps your kids entertained and saves you time when starting your campfire.
Send us your pics or tag @theforestguild if you try one out!
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Emily Fata, www.EmulatingEmily.com
April 15, 2018 at 1:29 pmThese are such great ideas for starting a campfire! I need to keep these tips in my back pocket for my summer camping trips. 🙂
Becky
April 15, 2018 at 4:54 pmIt’s super easy! It’s especially great when the wood is a bit wet.
DD's blog
April 15, 2018 at 5:28 pmGreat idea and post. I have not been camping for a long time and you just made me thinking about with this post. 😉
Becky
April 15, 2018 at 5:41 pmIt’s time to get out there then! Have a blast. 🙂
Ithfifi
April 15, 2018 at 7:06 pmThats such an amazing idea and so simple to do. I never really considered how to start a camp fire before but I like your way and your way of living sustainably!
Becky
April 16, 2018 at 1:38 amYou will have to try it. I just love camping, or lounging in the backyard sipping on some wine with a small fire.
Kat Nelson // INDIERELLA
April 15, 2018 at 9:00 pmThese are great tips and tricks! Next time I go camping I’ll have to try these! Thanks!
Becky
April 16, 2018 at 1:39 amThanks! It really can’t get any easier than that. So much less frustrating than fighting with a fire to start.
Tiffany
April 16, 2018 at 1:49 pmThis is such a great idea! I think it would make for a really great craft to do at our scout camp or in preparation for it! The kids would have fun and it’s so useful!
Becky
April 17, 2018 at 5:36 amThat is a wonderful idea! We are almost done our you tube/Pinterest video how to. But it’s so easy to do, they will love it!
Alaina Monster
April 16, 2018 at 5:23 pmThis is a great do it yourself for the upcoming camping season. I love that you also got your kids involved in the process.
Becky
April 17, 2018 at 5:37 amThey love doing these types of things! It is a ton of fun to do.
Lyosha
April 16, 2018 at 5:31 pmThank you so much! i will definitely use it on my camping trip next month. I’m a total noob but I am sure this will work
Becky
April 17, 2018 at 5:38 amYou will love camping! It is so much fun. Don’t forget to bring marshmallows!
What Corinne Did
April 16, 2018 at 9:38 pmI used to be a girl scout but always sucked so much at starting a fire! I am not the biggest fan of camping but i guess these tips will always be useful!
Becky
April 17, 2018 at 5:39 amI hear you! Have you tried glamping? It is a wonderful alternative.
travelquartz
April 17, 2018 at 4:48 pmCamping is such fun, earlier when I was not aware of such tips I usually struggled. this post is useful for so many . Great tips indeed .
Becky
April 19, 2018 at 1:21 amThanks so much! We aim to please 🙂
Khushboo
April 17, 2018 at 4:58 pmI am going camping for the very first time this weekend and I am trying to gather as much knowledge as possible. Lovely post and very helpful tips 🙂
Becky
April 19, 2018 at 1:22 amHow exciting! Let us know how it goes. Don’t forget to make smores.
Acupofassamtea
April 18, 2018 at 1:04 amNice ideas. It will definitely come handy in upcoming summer camping.
Becky
April 19, 2018 at 1:24 amI can’t believe the difference, it really helps.
Preet
April 18, 2018 at 1:58 amThis is so interesting idea yet simple to try. This will be really handy to start a fire while camping. Thank you for sharing the detailed post with tips and pictures.
Becky
April 19, 2018 at 1:30 amGive it a shot! I promise you won’t be disappointed.
Collins Michael Nwokolo
April 18, 2018 at 6:38 amWow! Now I can boast about this good knowledge I learnt Thanks for sharing. I will love camping! It is so much fun.
Becky
April 19, 2018 at 1:29 amGood idea! Now you can be the master fire starter.
Elizabeth
April 18, 2018 at 6:48 amWhat a super firestarter idea! Why didn’t I think of doing something like this with my kids when they were younger?! Genius!
Becky
April 19, 2018 at 1:28 amI know! So crazy. This is way easier.
Elizabeth O
April 18, 2018 at 12:21 pmThis is a really cool craft to learn, its really great to have these type of skills for camping and life in general plus is looks like it is fun to do too!
Becky
April 19, 2018 at 1:27 amIt is fun! Thanks so much.
Becca Talbot
April 19, 2018 at 7:15 pmIf only I’d had this blog post back when I was a scout, this would have been so handy! (except the internet wasn’t even around back then haha!) x
Becky
April 20, 2018 at 12:51 amI know! I wish I knew this 30 years ago. Thanks!
Feira
April 20, 2018 at 2:07 amThis is awesome! I can’t believe with simple household items you’re able to make something so useful. My boyfriend and I love camping, I’ll have to give this a try.
Becky
April 20, 2018 at 2:27 amYes, try it. Let us know how it goes.
Marcin
June 18, 2022 at 2:42 amThat’s an awesome idea. Thanks Jay