Natural Pinecone Fire Starters

Pinecones make for great fire starters, and fallen ones can easily be collected on your next walk. The white wax gives them a “snowy” effect, and because they are made from soy, they also have a cleaner burn.

By / Photography By | November 18, 2019

Ingredients

  • Pinecones
  • String wick
  • Soy wax
  • Melting pot

Instructions

Starting at the base of the pinecone, wrap the wick along the inside, winding toward the top and leaving an extra inch for lighting. Heat soy wax in a melting pot according to instructions. Dip pinecone by holding onto the excess wick until you reach desired thickness and look. Higher wax temperatures will create smoother, shinier cones but will take more dips. Lower temperatures will create matte cones and will be quicker, but the coating will be less even. Arrange in a recycled tin or basket when finished.

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Ingredients

  • Pinecones
  • String wick
  • Soy wax
  • Melting pot