Firestarters are a fun, easy project to make and a great way to use up leftover wax from other projects. Firestarters sell for anywhere from $.50 to $1.00 each and since you are basically using your leftovers, the profits can be very high for you.

What are firestarters?

Firestarters are an easier way to ignite wood for a fire than rolled up newspaper or paper scraps. Firestarters are made with flammable materials such as wood chips, shredded paper, dryer lint, pinecones or other botanicals and wax. These flammable materials are then coated in wax which helps to lengthen the burn time and extend the fire. My husband calls them "Magic Wax Muffins".

Who needs firestarters?

Anyone that needs to light wood on fire. They are great for camping, wood stoves, wood burning fire places, chimneas, fire pits etc.

How do you use firestarters?

Place a firestarter on a flat piece of wood and then place smaller pieces (can be larger than kindling) on top. When the firestarter is lit, it will burn anywhere from 5 to 20 minutes depending on the materials they are made from which is sufficient enough time to catch the larger pieces of wood on fire. Larger logs can then be added to the fire.

Materials

• Scrapwax either scented or unscented
• Candle Color (optional)
• Muffin tray
• Mold Release Spray
• Paper muffin cups
• Random wick scraps (optional)
• Melting pot/pouring pitcher
• Heat source
• Flammable material (shredded paper, wood chips, dryer lint, pinecones, dried botanicals, etc.)

Instructions

Step 1 - Gather Material

• Clear a work area and gather all materials

Step 2 - Melt Wax

• Melt wax to 180 degrees F
• Add color (if desired)
• Add fragrance oil (if desired or wax isn't already scented)

Step 3 - Prepare Tray

• Spray muffin tray with Mold Release Spray
• Line the tray with paper muffin cups

Step 4 - Adding Material

• Fill muffin cups with flammable materials of choice and pack tightly
• Insert a short piece of wick into the sides if needed (This helps to ignite larger botanicals such as pine cones)

 Step 5 - Pour Wax

• Pour melted wax into muffin cups to fill papers 
• Let it cool

 Step 6 - Finishing Touches

• Remove firestarters from muffin tray and enjoy! 

Firestarters make a great gift for all of your camping and wood burning friends and family. Have fun and I hope you enjoyed this project.