I am always looking for more ways to use my very big stash of dried flowers. From growing flowers, and making bouquets and wreaths often I am left with many bits and cute little blooms which make this project a great way to use up those extras.
If DIY isn’t your thing we also have these available on our website for sale as singles, pack of 4 or a pack of 9. Wouldn’t these make great wedding favors too?! You could bag them up in little white organza bags for each guest.
Anyhow, lets get to the details on how I made these fires starters! This recipe will make about 12 fire starters.
Supplies Needed:
5-6 cups of beeswax or soy wax pellets
12 waxed candle wicks
Natural Finds such as dried flowers, cedar sprigs, pinecones, leaves, cinnamon sticks, etc.
Baking Tray
Silicone or Paper Cups
Wax Melting Pot
Place silicone cups into baking tray.
Add wick to each baking cup
Fill the wax melting pot with wax and turn on. Set to desired temperature. For soy set temperature to 186 degrees F. For beeswax set to 194 degrees F. Stir constantly with a spatula until all the wax has melted and it reached the proper temperature.
Pour the wax into a few cups and fill it about ¾ full. I like to fill 3 at a time. So the wax doesn’t set before I am finished adding the florals
While working quickly add the dried florals and finds to the cups making sure everything is partially submerged to hold it in place.
Leave at room temperature to set for about 3 hours.
Once the wax has completely cooled, peel the silicone baking cups off the wax.
Wait at least 24 hours to use.
These firestarters look great stored beside your fireplace in a nice basket or box.
To use place the firestarter under stacked wood in your fireplace or campfire. Light the wick and allow the fire starter to burn so it can help the wood to catch fire.