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Fireplace Starters
Fireplace Starters
>From: Carlotta Pengelley
>
>I usually go to thrift stores and buy cheap baskets, then either dye,
>paint, or cover them with fabric. Then I make fire[lace starters-
>Pine Cones
>Muffin Tin
>Paper Liner Cups
>Old or cheap candles (thrift or discount store)
>Cotton String
>Fireplace sparkler stuff (optional)
>Old or Cheap Potpourri
>
>Melt the old candles in a double boiler. (NOT over direct heat- it could
>catch fire if it gets too hot).If the wicks are long enough keep them
>and set them aside to use instead of string. Line the muffin cups with
>the paper liners. Tie the wicks or string around the top of the pine
>cone, then dip the cone into the wax, then into she fireplace sparkle
>stuff if you want. If using string, you need to dip the string into the
>wax to get a coat on it. Then sit the cone in the paper lined muffin
>tins.
>If you have was left then pour it over the cones in the tins. When they
>are cooled, put them in the decorated baskets, adding the potpourri as
>filler. Tie a big bow on the basket, and you have an inexpensive and
>elegant gift. Of course, it helps if the person receiving it has a
>fireplace....LOL.
>To use, just sit one or two in the fireplace and light the wick. They
>burn hot and longer than kindling, so are good for getting the wood
>going, and if you use the sparkly stuff it makes pretty blue and green
>highlights in the fire. Hint #2- the sparkly stuff is just Potassium
>salts (Epsom salts) that make the blue color and copper salts (found in
>garden supply warehouses) to make the green highlights.
>The basket does not have to be Christmasy- if making it for a gift for a
>particular person, make it in their home colors, and use a complimentary
>potpourri. I buy old stuff from garage sales and stuff just to use as
>basket filler for all kinds of gifts.
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