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.
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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.