It's rare to see cheap and easy DIY tools that are actually useful. Simple materials, simple method, no tricks or product placement. Great video
@neolithicnobody8184
2 жыл бұрын
I do something similar. I use dryer lint and an egg carton. Nuggets instead of discs and I store them in an old Cheese Balls container. I also keep a Ziploc bag of them with my camping supplies at all times.
@g2outdooradventures4
2 жыл бұрын
Great ideas & great way to use up things that would normally go in the trash!
@carolgladney9890
11 ай бұрын
Same. Also use to start my fireplace fires
@Sluggo773
10 ай бұрын
Been doing this for awhile now but never thought of the cheese ball container for storage gonna have to do that thanks for the tip
@adventureswithfrodo2721
Ай бұрын
Problem is drier lint is a lot of synthetic material and not cotton.
@CrawldaBeast
6 ай бұрын
I have found those super cheap $10ish mini crock pots are great for dedicated wax melting. I usually toss in a little shortening to cut cost and soften them a bit. The nice thing about the crock pot setup is the ability to walk away and not have to worry about it flashing from overheating.
@g2outdooradventures4
6 ай бұрын
Great idea!!
@richroc7
2 ай бұрын
Great video, my version of fire starters burn for a half hour each. I use cedar chips hamster bedding ($4/bag) and a 1lb block of gulf wax melted. After melting it I add 1/3 cup of liquid paraffin lamp oil and no more than a third of a cup or else it ruins the mixture and it won’t solidify. I fill paper ramekins with the cedar chips and pour over them with the melted wax mixture and let cool for 30 minutes in the freezer. Best fire starters I’ve ever used. Inexpensive as well.
@jeffanon1772
Жыл бұрын
I make my firestarters from Walmart items...taking Vaseline covered cotton balls & placing them in between one of those pressed sawdust/paraffin sticks & a stick of fat wood...add some strike anywhere matches sticking out of the ends & bind the bundle together with waxed dental floss and seal it in plastic. Slice open the plastic & strike it against a rock or hit it with a Ferro rod & the entire bundle is flammable...
@SolarSeeker45
Жыл бұрын
I've watched a lot of fire starting videos. This one shows very clearly that you've put a LOT of thought and time into coming up with the best method for starting a fire quickly and reliably. Making the fire starters also very quick and reliable. I couldn't have done better myself.
@lisarogers5873
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tutorial. Easy to follow with no annoying music or graphics.
@owyheekid7186
Жыл бұрын
I’ve been doing similar for years. I use cosmetic cotton pads and petroleum jelly. Each pad will burn for approximately 10 minutes. I put several of them in a snuff puck. God bless!
@bergeracvandamme
2 жыл бұрын
These work really well. Much cheaper than buying pre-made tinder too.
@g2outdooradventures4
2 жыл бұрын
Yes cheaper and don't have to worry about them getting wet as easily
@SheepDoggy68
Жыл бұрын
Mixing a little liquid paraffin into the wax once melted improved my fire starters! After experimenting a bit I found mixing in enough to soften the wax just a bit once cool was workable for me. I stack 5 or 6 on top of each other and wrap them in the aluminum foil I cooled them on as an easy compact way of carrying them!
@g2outdooradventures4
Жыл бұрын
Yes sir !!
@boge2001
Жыл бұрын
I do the same, the liquid keeps the wax from cracking off. I keep mine in round Tobacco dip containers
@robb4044
Жыл бұрын
I have that exact same cookie stick can right here as I watch this video. Good idea there.
@funigurl72
Жыл бұрын
Well done video and keeping it simple. Thanks. I like to add petroleum jelly to the discs before soaking in the wax. It will give you a longer AND hotter fire.
@robe4037
Жыл бұрын
I do the same
@jek__
Жыл бұрын
Nice tip! Petroleum jelly is often made using paraffin wax already so they should mix well if you melt them together in the bowl. Should make the process a little easier than having to double coat
@jameskelly1680
Жыл бұрын
I do the same. If you warm the petroleum jelly, it will soak in really well. Then let them cool down, and dip them in melted wax. It's the best firestarter I've ever made.
@benzilla4
Жыл бұрын
Great job on the DIY! BlackBeard Firestarters banned me from posting after I called out their firestarters for being cotton rope and wax, which is what I do. That works great--but no one needs to pay $12 each for something like that! Thanks for sharing your tips!
@doelbaughman1924
Жыл бұрын
Good on you! Great job! A business model based on greed, not profit, deserves being called out. Time and materials plus reasonable overhead is kosher. $12? Nah.
@MrJames_Bondage
Жыл бұрын
I was thinking of buying 1 inch cotton rope and making some myself, I wonder if the wax type matters
@benzilla4
Жыл бұрын
@@MrJames_Bondage Hey Tim - I used old broken and unused candles collected throughout the years--yeah, they smell like Christmas and there's some glitter, but who cares!
@woogieman02
Жыл бұрын
Saved me from buying some. Will have to make some myself
@block4565
Жыл бұрын
They probably band you for being annoying. I bet some people might think you're not worth your hourly wage, but it's not up to them, is it? Just like it's not up to you what other companies "should charge" for their product. People pay for convenience. That's why Starbucks exists and people go by the droves to pay $6 for a cup of coffee. I bet we could find a few things you overpay for, but they're convenient for you... so you pay.
@unclescipio3136
10 ай бұрын
This works like crazy, and I have a use for all those candle stubs now, too.
@g2outdooradventures4
10 ай бұрын
Perfect!
@floridaflipper6717
2 жыл бұрын
Your way is much nicer looking than what I do. I just use dryer lint and leftover candle wax.
@g2outdooradventures4
2 жыл бұрын
While on the go lint from your pockets can also aid in fire starting
@YouTuber-mc2el
Жыл бұрын
Love these things. I started making them a few years ago and they are great. I've experimented a little with paraffin oil, kerosene etc. to see if I can get more heat, fire and extended burn time. The added accelerant does increase burn time and flame length. However G2 Outdoor Adventures basic method works great as well. P.S. they are great for a bug out bag/fire starter kit set up.
@eiward
9 ай бұрын
Pine pitch will make it burn hotter.
@toml.8210
Жыл бұрын
There are a lot of things you can use for fire-starters, like makeup pads soaked in wax or Vaseline, cotton wads soaked on Vaseline, newspaper rolls tied with cotton twine coated with wax, and other stuff. I would use my penny stove to melt the wax.
@abandonedotter4270
Жыл бұрын
Love these things. I eat so many when I'm camping. Best cookies ever
@colinremmer2417
Жыл бұрын
Plus, because you used Yankee Candle wax, they'll smell lovely. Great idea. Thanks
@marquinhoedc_outdoor7927
Жыл бұрын
Excelente vídeo irmão. Sou do Brasil e irei usar este método para iniciar o fogo de minhas fogueiras e do meu fogão a lenha em casa. Muito obrigado por isso 🙏🏼. Excellent video brother. I'm from Brazil and I'm going to use this method to start fires in my campfires and wood stove at home. Thank you so much for this 🙏🏼.
@montanaminuteman
11 ай бұрын
Fire starter tutorial and helpful tip for the flint and steel tip. Love it!
@paulodelima2966
Жыл бұрын
Very simple, very useful idea, nicely presented! Thanks for sharing!
@sherifeldawayaty8656
2 жыл бұрын
amazing ides and super easy and also cheap for doing a fire in camps
@g2outdooradventures4
2 жыл бұрын
Yes excellent way to use up that last bits of candle wax!
@longrider42
Жыл бұрын
Yep, made many of those. They work great, and are waterproof.
@nitrorc4life1
2 жыл бұрын
Nice video, we been doing the exact same thing for awhile, I also like to take a chainsaw and cut hardwood WITH the grain, take those thin shavings and soak thoroughly with wax and/or a little Vaseline, but not over saturated, make it loose or pack into bricks.
@doelbaughman1924
Жыл бұрын
I use cotton balls and vaseline. This is a great tip. Thank you!
@g2outdooradventures4
Жыл бұрын
Great tip!
@gordonbrown4240
Жыл бұрын
I plan on making these for my hunter education classes.
@g2outdooradventures4
Жыл бұрын
sounds fun
@wilfor03
6 ай бұрын
Pretty slick, my Friend....and thank you for sharing
@CheekyMonkey1776
10 ай бұрын
I like the green tint.
@msscotian4209
2 жыл бұрын
This is great, and a great use for my left over wax melts ;-) thanks so much
@g2outdooradventures4
2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@jimattrill8933
Жыл бұрын
I save all my used tea bags - we have many of them! Dry them in the sun (this is South Africa) and use old jars and paraffin. I save all my candle ends but haven't used them yet. We have an open fire for about 4 months of the year so I save a fortune in expensive firelighters!
@greywolfoutdoorshomestead9962
Жыл бұрын
Me and my 15 yr old son made some using wax and lamp oil.they work great
@wboardman
Жыл бұрын
Do you need to use the paraffin wax or would you get the same results with normal candle scraps melted down?
@Masterchief68
Жыл бұрын
I use a mini muffin pan with sawdust and paraffin. They are a little bigger but I’ve never had a fire not start with them.
@the-nomad
Жыл бұрын
I live on the road and use birch bark, dry rotted wood, stuff like that but, these are great when I don't want to mess about lighting a fire or the wind is a bitt too strong. :-)
@Seamus3051
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for emphasizing that the ferro rod is drawn toward you, while allowing the hand holding the knife, or striker to remain stationary; don't know how many good fire lays I knocked over before learning this technique, 🙂🙂
@g2outdooradventures4
Жыл бұрын
I feel your pain lol
@mywrkout1
2 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate this how to video, thank you for sharing!
@g2outdooradventures4
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks watching, please share it too
@rodbaeza7781
10 ай бұрын
Brilliant there are fantastic for my wood burner. Thank u
@OWK000
Жыл бұрын
I like to save that red wax on the outside of some kinds of cheese . . . like gouda or baby bells
@jasonfreitag1100
Жыл бұрын
This will save me $20 a month on fire starter sticks from menards! I cook my dinner over wood 4-5 nights a week. Or just have a nice fire when it's cold in Naperville, near Chicago. Thank you!
@richardbartling4435
6 ай бұрын
Great video, very helpful
@TalRohan
Жыл бұрын
You are the first person I have seen pull the ferro rod back, as is most efficient, instead of pushing the striker forward....well done that man (excellent beard btw)
@g2outdooradventures4
Жыл бұрын
yes sir it also reduces the chance of knocking over you fire material accidentally
@tomhenry897
Жыл бұрын
I use plastic dip cans, trick candle, petroleum jelly and lint
@MaverickShooter9
Жыл бұрын
those cotton patches work perfectly as shotgun cleaning patches
@Trigger-ZX
Жыл бұрын
never thought of using my laplander with a ferro rod, cool!
@mary-ruthflores4107
7 ай бұрын
I make these but I keep my used makeup removal cottons and make the fire starter with those. I also use the new ones and can’t tell any difference. Just another way to keep trash out of the landfill. Old crayons work as well as old candles
@toddhendricks8239
Жыл бұрын
I use vasalean / cotton ball on a bit of aluminum foil or a old cigarette pack liner . Burns prox 5 minutes. The foil keeps the vasalean from running off into the ground or snow. .pre pack the ready balls in my old made bottle 10 per bottle
@jhonrutger3508
Жыл бұрын
that's a really good idea I'm trying to make some looks a lot more convenient then fatwood.
@bovdogsandthewoods
Жыл бұрын
Man these look cool proper space savers! I will buy some pads
@brendanmccreesh5112
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a bunch this is gonna save me money good job
@steves7013
Жыл бұрын
I make these with my scouts & cub scouts 🇬🇧
@hersidi_yhoni_pitono
6 ай бұрын
amazing
@g2outdooradventures4
6 ай бұрын
Thanks
@whysprs
Жыл бұрын
I usually melt and dip them in petroleum jelly and then into the wax myself.. have carried them for years
@josezavalapina7392
2 жыл бұрын
great video!!! I definitely need to start doing this and save some money!! Next trip, Dollar Store/99 cents store...
@g2outdooradventures4
2 жыл бұрын
Definitely!!
@georgeohwell7988
Жыл бұрын
Greetings from Northern Ireland, Great video.....subscribed
@ImaOkie
Жыл бұрын
Yep I reckon I use the same method cept I'll steer in just a we bit of napalm and lighter fluid ! Doc says my eyebrows will grew back in due time .
@johnwilliams8654
Жыл бұрын
Great idea! Gonna have to try it.
@redfaux74
Жыл бұрын
Never waste the wax at the bottom of your candle. I cut up my garden jeans when I can no longer use them to make the same. They make awesome wicks and fire balls.
@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234
Жыл бұрын
😊nice, thanks for showing us. Take care.
@SimonAmazingClarke
Жыл бұрын
Excellent idea
@thomaslogan5467
Жыл бұрын
The cotton pads you are using also make good char cloth.
@bbox5938
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@bbox5938
Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@thomasoverton7131
2 жыл бұрын
Great tips. Thanks for sharing 👍
@g2outdooradventures4
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@davejalenderki
Жыл бұрын
That’s pretty cool. Thanks for sharing. Do the fire starters leave any residue behind after they burn up?
@allkindsofoutdooractivities
Жыл бұрын
Great DIY! Very nice video
@tom_olofsson
Жыл бұрын
Fire Pringles.
@user-js4vh2lw6n
Жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Is there a certain ratio of candle wax to parrafin wax?
@randypowell4799
Жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks
@kaersten3623
2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic, this is exactly what I was looking for. Could you use petroleum jelly soaked into the cotton pads in place of the wax?
@g2outdooradventures4
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, but I usually use petroleum jelly on cotton balls instead. Then I store them in an old prescription bottle.
@hokudadog7637
Жыл бұрын
Any reason not to dump the paraffin in the glass wax jar? Thank you for this great demonstration - very economical!
@stuartmccloud307
Жыл бұрын
Nice simple idea. I guess you could save the wax off little baby Bel cheeses too, if you eat them out that side of the Pond
@mauriziobarbati9081
Жыл бұрын
Bel video Fratello.Hai usato c'era per candele,più vaselina?
@saadsalman1650
Жыл бұрын
Really useful stuff, thanks
@royallan3717
Жыл бұрын
Good work,thanks for your video
@CraigMansfield
Жыл бұрын
Great idea
@John-vi4ys
Жыл бұрын
Have you ever left your tin in the sun, or in a vehicle on a hot day and had all the pads melt together in a block?
@g2outdooradventures4
Жыл бұрын
they will melt together but don't really cause an issue
@VTK72
4 ай бұрын
❤❤❤
@willblack5419
Жыл бұрын
Great idea!
@toml.8210
Жыл бұрын
Before you start building a fire pile, you need to clear the area of combustible things, like dry leaves and dry grass!
@brandonwilliams9956
Жыл бұрын
Dude...shut up!
@remyllebeau77
Жыл бұрын
I've also seen someone mix the wax 50/50 with lighter fluid. Not sure it is necessary, but it's an idea.
@peterwehrmeyer925
Жыл бұрын
I like melting vapo rub like that. BAd muscles need help. You still can light fire after.
@kylesmith9655
11 ай бұрын
Lol I store mine in used Pringle cans.
@jamesdacy7332
Жыл бұрын
I've made some using cotton balls and wax but had an issue with the cotton burning out before the wax would start burning. I added a small bit of Vaseline and that seems to start burning a lot sooner giving the wax more time to start burning but it feels like a lot of time waiting for the wax balls to cool then adding Vaseline. Any ideas?
@g2outdooradventures4
Жыл бұрын
Nothing is better than experience , thanks for the tip
@johnruckman2320
Жыл бұрын
I've been wondering if you could mix pine sap with paraffin, beeswax, meat fat, or (?). Raw pine sap will of course pop and burst. I haven't tried to melt pine sap yet so I don't know what a chunk of that will act to fire. I've been thinking of how to reduce or eliminate the stickiness of the pine sap. Even the sap sticks you can make are still sticky even though they are hard. I would probably only have a tin that big at home for storage or grab in a SHTF situation. Mostly I'd just use a ziplock bag or tin foil or plastic wrap.
@g2outdooradventures4
Жыл бұрын
yes ,these are all options see what works best for you, is you melt the pine sap you can add a natural dry material like deer poop or dry grass to it, also u can try fine ash from a campfire
@demonhighwayman9403
6 ай бұрын
I guess an old pringles tube would be ok for storing them ? seeing as paraffin wax doesn't evaporate.
@g2outdooradventures4
6 ай бұрын
true but a all tin can will be multi purpose, you could put it in the fire and make char cloth
@anthonybasile7636
Жыл бұрын
Isn't candle wax parrafin wax? I simply use the candle wax. I go to garage sales and sometimes you can get an entire shopping bag full of stick candles for $5.
@TheDigitaldelimma
Жыл бұрын
This is awesome but can you just use the candle and x out the paraffin wax? My wife is a candle crazy person 😊.
@g2outdooradventures4
Жыл бұрын
Yes you can! also petroleum jelly
@thetman0068
Жыл бұрын
Would this work with 100% candle wax or is the paraffin required?
@g2outdooradventures4
Жыл бұрын
candle was will work also u can use petroleum jelly for a little different effect
@thetman0068
Жыл бұрын
@@g2outdooradventures4 Thanks!
@maggiealena
7 ай бұрын
Firestarters are good for extreme emergencies but firestarting skills like flint and steel ferro rods and lighters are a better option. They actually cost less. Take less resources to use. We neef to use primative means whenever we can to stay horned in these skills. Oneday we may need them to save a life including our own and loved ones. Getting use to convenience is not a great idea in my opinion.
@g2outdooradventures4
7 ай бұрын
Repetition will create mastery.
@jtr6554
Жыл бұрын
Great idea but why do you mix candle wax and paraffin?
@adventureswithfrodo2721
Жыл бұрын
PJCB are just as good if not better and FAR EASIER to make.
@xxgg
2 ай бұрын
so~ much easier to use chopsticks than a fork.
@raphmaster23
4 ай бұрын
So i melt alot of wax in my wax scent burner, could i use that instead?
@g2outdooradventures4
4 ай бұрын
I would yes!!! Excellent use of that wax
@mauriziobarbati9081
Жыл бұрын
Complimenti👍🔥🔥🔥
@millenium2003
Жыл бұрын
Why do you dip the cotton ball in Vaseline or wax?
@jasonwills6694
Жыл бұрын
Got a like and a sub from me. Nice work
@double0newb
Жыл бұрын
So is the wax required, or will just the parafin do the job? Whitters asked the same question 2 months ago. Thanks!
@FishOnIsMyHandle
2 жыл бұрын
Nice ! BTW....what's your brand of beard balm? -- thanks
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