How to Make Eucalyptus-Pine Firestarters
Homemade Eucalyptus-Pine Firestarters
For friends and family who have fireplaces or love camping, these homemade firestarters made from pinecones and eucalyptus are a quick and easy holiday favor. They smell yummy, too!
Materials Needed:
- paraffin or soy wax blend
- eucalyptus essential oil
- pine essential oil
- green wax dye
- miniature pinecones
- flip-top glass jars
- wax paper
- kitchen towel
- ivory cardstock
- natural twine
- double-boiler
- kitchen tongs
Melt Paraffin or Wax
Melt the wax or paraffin over low heat in a double boiler.
Materials for Eucalyptus-pine Firestarters
To make your own eucalyptus-pine firestarters, you will need paraffin or soy wax blend, eucalyptus essential oil, pine essential oil, green wax dye, miniature pinecones, flip-top glass jars, wax paper, kitchen towel, ivory cardstock, natural twine, double-boiler, and kitchen tongs.
Melt Paraffin in Double Boiler
To make your own eucalyptus-pine firestarters, you will need paraffin or soy wax blend, eucalyptus essential oil, pine essential oil, green wax dye, miniature pinecones, flip-top glass jars, wax paper, kitchen towel, ivory cardstock, natural twine, double-boiler, and kitchen tongs. Melt the wax or paraffin over low heat in a double boiler. Add one teaspoon each of the eucalyptus and pine essential oils. Using tongs, dip each pinecone into the wax until it is fully covered. Let dry on the wax paper. Take the wax off the heat and add a few drops of the green dye. Keep adding dye until the wax reaches your desired color. Using tongs, dip individual pinecones into the green wax and let them dry on the wax paper. Fill a glass jar with the dried firestarters and tie on a hand-lettered label with twine.
Add Essential Oils
Add one teaspoon each of the eucalyptus and pine essential oils.
Add Oil to Homemade Firestarters
To make your own eucalyptus-pine firestarters, you will need paraffin or soy wax blend, eucalyptus essential oil, pine essential oil, green wax dye, miniature pinecones, flip-top glass jars, wax paper, kitchen towel, ivory cardstock, natural twine, double-boiler, and kitchen tongs. Melt the wax or paraffin over low heat in a double boiler. Add one teaspoon each of the eucalyptus and pine essential oils. Using tongs, dip each pinecone into the wax until it is fully covered. Let dry on the wax paper. Take the wax off the heat and add a few drops of the green dye. Keep adding dye until the wax reaches your desired color. Using tongs, dip individual pinecones into the green wax and let them dry on the wax paper. Fill a glass jar with the dried firestarters and tie on a hand-lettered label with twine.
Dip Pinecones
Using tongs, dip each pinecone into the wax until it is fully covered. Let dry on the wax paper.
Dipping Pinecones in Essential Oils
To make your own eucalyptus-pine firestarters, you will need paraffin or soy wax blend, eucalyptus essential oil, pine essential oil, green wax dye, miniature pinecones, flip-top glass jars, wax paper, kitchen towel, ivory cardstock, natural twine, double-boiler, and kitchen tongs. Melt the wax or paraffin over low heat in a double boiler. Add one teaspoon each of the eucalyptus and pine essential oils. Using tongs, dip each pinecone into the wax until it is fully covered. Let dry on the wax paper. Take the wax off the heat and add a few drops of the green dye. Keep adding dye until the wax reaches your desired color. Using tongs, dip individual pinecones into the green wax and let them dry on the wax paper. Fill a glass jar with the dried firestarters and tie on a hand-lettered label with twine.
Pinecones Drying on Parchment Paper
To make your own eucalyptus-pine firestarters, you will need paraffin or soy wax blend, eucalyptus essential oil, pine essential oil, green wax dye, miniature pinecones, flip-top glass jars, wax paper, kitchen towel, ivory cardstock, natural twine, double-boiler, and kitchen tongs. Melt the wax or paraffin over low heat in a double boiler. Add one teaspoon each of the eucalyptus and pine essential oils. Using tongs, dip each pinecone into the wax until it is fully covered. Let dry on the wax paper. Take the wax off the heat and add a few drops of the green dye. Keep adding dye until the wax reaches your desired color. Using tongs, dip individual pinecones into the green wax and let them dry on the wax paper. Fill a glass jar with the dried firestarters and tie on a hand-lettered label with twine.
Add Color to Wax
Take the wax off the heat and add a few drops of the green dye. Keep adding dye until the wax reaches your desired color.
Add Food Coloring for DIY Firestarters
To make your own eucalyptus-pine firestarters, you will need paraffin or soy wax blend, eucalyptus essential oil, pine essential oil, green wax dye, miniature pinecones, flip-top glass jars, wax paper, kitchen towel, ivory cardstock, natural twine, double-boiler, and kitchen tongs. Melt the wax or paraffin over low heat in a double boiler. Add one teaspoon each of the eucalyptus and pine essential oils. Using tongs, dip each pinecone into the wax until it is fully covered. Let dry on the wax paper. Take the wax off the heat and add a few drops of the green dye. Keep adding dye until the wax reaches your desired color. Using tongs, dip individual pinecones into the green wax and let them dry on the wax paper. Fill a glass jar with the dried firestarters and tie on a hand-lettered label with twine.
Re-Dip Pinecones
Using tongs, dip individual pinecones into the green wax and let them dry on the wax paper.
To create bunches of pinecones, pile several on a spoon and dip together. Drizzle with a little bit of extra wax and let dry in an ice cube tray.
Colored Pine Firestarters Drying on Parchment Paper
To make your own eucalyptus-pine firestarters, you will need paraffin or soy wax blend, eucalyptus essential oil, pine essential oil, green wax dye, miniature pinecones, flip-top glass jars, wax paper, kitchen towel, ivory cardstock, natural twine, double-boiler, and kitchen tongs. Melt the wax or paraffin over low heat in a double boiler. Add one teaspoon each of the eucalyptus and pine essential oils. Using tongs, dip each pinecone into the wax until it is fully covered. Let dry on the wax paper. Take the wax off the heat and add a few drops of the green dye. Keep adding dye until the wax reaches your desired color. Using tongs, dip individual pinecones into the green wax and let them dry on the wax paper. Fill a glass jar with the dried firestarters and tie on a hand-lettered label with twine.
Eucalyptus-Pine Firestarters Drying in Ice Cube Tray
To make your own eucalyptus-pine firestarters, you will need paraffin or soy wax blend, eucalyptus essential oil, pine essential oil, green wax dye, miniature pinecones, flip-top glass jars, wax paper, kitchen towel, ivory cardstock, natural twine, double-boiler, and kitchen tongs. Melt the wax or paraffin over low heat in a double boiler. Add one teaspoon each of the eucalyptus and pine essential oils. Using tongs, dip each pinecone into the wax until it is fully covered. Let dry on the wax paper. Take the wax off the heat and add a few drops of the green dye. Keep adding dye until the wax reaches your desired color. Using tongs, dip individual pinecones into the green wax and let them dry on the wax paper. To create bunches of pinecones, pile several on a spoon and dip together. Drizzle with a little bit of extra wax and let dry in an ice cube tray. Fill a glass jar with the dried firestarters and tie on a hand-lettered label with twine.
Package the Firestarters
Fill a glass jar with the dried firestarters and tie on a hand-lettered label with twine.
Homemade Eucalyptus-Pine Firestarters
For friends and family who have fireplaces or love camping, these homemade firestarters made from pinecones and eucalyptus are a quick and easy holiday favor. They smell yummy, too!
