This was the result of a quest for rainy day projects. One can only do so much cleaning. (And yes, I know, I should be knitting, but one can also only do so much sitting.)
For years I've purchased fire starters made by Living Light Candles from the team at Country Trading. They've been made from recycled wax, and were absolutely fantastic to use for wood fires. Last year I got the word that the product was being discontinued, so I went long, still have a small stash.
Faced with a dwindling supply, I decided to take a stab at making my own fire starters using some of our pine cones dipped in melted wax. I ordered a bag of Eco Soya Pillar Blend Wax from Candle Creations, contacting them for a recommendation on the right type of wax to use.
And one rainy day, I melted some wax flakes in a glass bowl in the microwave (watching carefully), and tried both pouring wax over and dipping the cones. Dipping definitely worked best.
The wax almost looks like snow, doesn't it? Just hope they work for the purpose intended. And p.s., turns out Living Light has started to make the Fire Starter Bars again due to popular demand. My dipping days may be over!
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