Scented Waxed Pine Cone Fire Starters

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   Melt wax in top of double boiler over boiling water or melt the wax in a coffee can in a pot of boiling water on the stove.

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   Make sure that there is enough candle wax or paraffin so that pine cones may be dipped.

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   Use extreme caution as paraffin is extremely flammable.

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   After wax has melted, stir in the candle coloring (or old candle stubs) and essential oil.

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   Lower the heat.

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   Thread a wick through the petals of the pine cone, letting about one inch hang over the tip of the pine cone.

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   Using the tongs, dip the pinecone into the wax.

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   Hold over the pot for a couple seconds to let the wax harden slightly.

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   Re-dip the pine cone into the melted wax.

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    Re-dip as needed until the pine cone is well-coated.

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    Set on wax paper to harden completely.

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    To light a fire, put a pine cone fire starter between the logs and light the wick.

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