Snow/waterproof Firestarter

by daviddunn2569 in Outside > Camping

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Snow/waterproof Firestarter

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This is a fairly simple project requiring only a few supplies and anyone can do it. This fire starter is waterproof snow proof and a it can light wet tender and small pieces of wood. It is also lightweight and fairly compact.

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List of supplies 1 container of used candle wax 1 partial piece of an egg carton the paper kind and 1 double boiler

Heat the Wax

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This srep is very simple take the container of used wax and put it into a double boiler heating the wax until it becomes liquid

Pour the Wax

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Now poor the wax into the little cups of the egg carton and let it cool

Fire Away

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Now that the wax is cool we can test our awesome firestarter clip a cup off and light the edge of it. If you like this please try it and comment. This is also an entry for the outdoor contest(hint, hint).