Fire Starters

I saw this online years ago, I and I thought it would be a good idea. Homemade fire starters. I really have no use of these in our fireplace because the kindling is dry and the draw for the fireplace is so good. But outside fire pit's, camping or other such uses for a slow burning fire I figured I'd make some up.

I keep candles that the wicks have burned out, or the bottom sludges of wax from a tee light for just this purpose. The wax doesn't have to be clean like it would for cosmetics or lotion. Dirty ugly wax works just fine.

Ingredients for homemade fire starters:

Leftover wax
Cardboard egg cartons
Dryer lint ( I haven't used my dryer in about 4 years so I had to acquire this from my Mom.... or Neighbor Kara)
Heat source to melt the wax, I used an old pan and bowl to make a double boiler

Divide the dryer lint into the egg compartments and then pour the melted wax over them. There is no perfect amount of wax, just cover the lint. I had a bit too much wax, and it soaked into the cardboard too. Which isn't a bad thing, it will burn slowly allowing you to start your fire if the situation isn't perfect for fire starting. Wind, rain and other general weather. I haven't used these yet but I intend to this summer!