Holiday Fire-Starter Kit

1. 1

   Cover your work surface with several layers of newspaper and top with a layer of waxed paper.

2. 2

   In a bowl which has been placed over a saucepan of hot water, melt the wax.

3. 3

   Stir in dye if using.

4. 4

   With tongs, dip each pinecone into the wax and allow the excess to drip back into the bowl.

5. 5

   Transfer the wax-coated pinecone to the waxed paper and allow to dry.

6. 6

   Repeat this process 3 or 4 times.

7. 7

   With a knife, cut the foam to fit the bottom two-thirds of the bucket and glue into place.

8. 8

   Glue the sheet moss over the foam.

9. 9

   Fill the bucket with pinecones.

10. 10

    Push twigs and branches into the foam.

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