Pinecone Firelighters
Autumn
Y O U N E E D
Pinecones, any size as long as they are dry.
Candle wax – you can buy this or use old candle stubs.
Essential oils
Place your candle wax or candle stubs in a double boiler. Heat until it is all melted. You can stir in your essential oil now – I tend to use sandalwood because I love it, but choose whatever you love the most.
Using tongs, place a pinecone in the melted wax, and turn to coat it fully. Lift it out, allowing any excess wax to drip off, then place on a sheet of greaseproof paper to dry.
Once they are dry, they’re ready to use. I store mine in a wicker basket – they look pretty too! Add a couple at the base of your fire, with kindling over them. The wax will make sure the pinecone catch’s light and burns for long enough to ignite the kindling.
Natalie
November 3, 2013 at 07:13Love this idea! So simple too :) xx
KM1423
May 11, 2014 at 00:07A brilliant idea, I’m going to do this. Love it and thanks for sharing.