strike any where fire starters

Super Quick to make they eliminate the need to search for matches 

Step 1 What you will need

things you need

egg carton
shredded paper (or pine shavings)
strike anywhere matches
wax (I use old candles)
a jar (to melt the wax)
a pot with water
a knife

Comments

[notanaj54]

I prefer using sawdust when making mine. Nice instructable.

[jswaggart]

Great Idea! A similar method I use is with dryer lint. I make a mold with a small tin or box. Line the mold with wax paper. Add a good amount of lint to the wax and pour it in the mold. After it dries you have a great slow burning fire starter. The lint will burn and the wax will keep it from burning too fast.

[qpnsrme]

you can also use lint from the dryer.

[thoraxe]

Pretty nice. Seems very vulnerable to accidental ignition though.

[JackJobe]

You could also put a very thin coat of wax over the head of the match. I use "Strike Anywhere" matches. When I drag the match across a rough surface - like the sand paper striker - the wax is pealed away. The match bursts into flames and the rest of the wax disappears. You have ignition. "Live for the Best; Prepare for the Worst"

[Malhecho]

i wanted to try something like this with my left over charcoal i buy the natural kind and i get a lot of charcoal dust

[blackfly99]

Awesome :)

[(Ramen)]

I've also thought about making something like this, I just haven't gotten around to it..

[zazenergy]

nicely done!

[mycroftxxx]

Very well thought out adaptation on a classic. 4 Stars.

[rimar2000]

Clever!