How to make a survival fire starter from recycled material:
Need a quick way to start a fire? Or maybe you don't have a fire pit and you don't want to leave a trace? This tutorial will show you how you can make a fire starter using recycled materials that you most likely already have lying around your house. It is also a great survival candle. Trust me, you'll never go on another camping trip without one of these.
Let's get started!
Supplies you need to build the fire starter:
- Medium sized pot (for boiling water)
- Small metal pot (one that can easily sit inside the medium sized pot)
- Wax from old candles
- tin can (crab meat/chicken/tuna can)
- Cardboard
- Scissors or a box cutter
Step 1:
Fill your medium sized pot with water and put it on your stove at medium heat.
Step 2:
While your water is heating up, start prepping the container. Start by removing the label on your can. Then cut your cardboard into 4cm x 15cm strips. You'll need about 5 of them.
Step 3:
Your water should be nice and hot now. Place your smaller mug/pot (metal) into the water. Place your wax inside to start melting.
Step 4:
Slowly poor the wax over the cardboard wicks you made.
Step 5:
Now you are ready to light it!
