Posted on January 5, 2016 .

Gather some pine cones and cozy up by the fireside with these easy DIY fire starters. This craft doesn't require many supplies or a high skill level, which makes it a great family-friendly craft for kids of all ages.

Ingredients:

• Pine Cones
• Candle Wicking (just about any kind will work)
• Soy Wax
• Essential Oil (Optional)

Directions:

• Tie wicking to approximately the middle of a pine cone and wind towards the top of the pine cone.
• Dip pine cones into melted soy wax once, wait a few seconds and dip again, Let dry on a piece of freezer paper.
• Trim wicks to approximately ¼”.

*NOT to be used for gas stoves or interior wood stoves. Use in wood burning fireplaces or outdoor fires ONLY.