I (Steph) have been making these fire starters for a few years now because they work so well in my backyard firepit. They use simple materials that I would normally trash or recycle, so this is a great way to "use what you have" and recycle materials in a new way!
Materials:
Start by cutting the top and side off of a cardboard egg carton
Fill it with lint from your dryer
Cut each egg compartment apart
Fold in the sides and wrap a piece of floss around the cardboard
Find an old candle you have around the house or buy some wax. Melt it using a double boiler or use a heat gun. Make sure you melt it in a container that is made for heat.
Once melted, dip each firestarter in the wax to completely coat the cardboard
Let dry, then start your fire
We love this DIY because you can use materials from around your house that you would normally trash. It's great to make a bunch of these so you always have them on hand for your next bonfire!
FYI: We are not professionals, and we don’t claim to be. This is what we found worked for our project. Yours may need a little different approach. Safety first! FYI: Affiliate links are being used on this page. Purchasing via these links help support MDP! Related Projects
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