How to Make a Fire Starting Kit

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Collect the items needed for this project.

   These are listed below under "Things You'll Need". , While optional, this makes it a cleaner way to work, especially as you will be working with dripping wax. , Do this as follows:
   Light the candle and let the wax melt a little.
   
   Dip a match into the wax; be careful not to light the match in the flame.
   
   Let the wax dry on the red part of the match. , Soak the cotton balls in the alcohol and let them dry. , Put the matches on one side.
   
   Then, put the cotton balls in the bag, roll the baggie up, and push into the case. , This will be used to strike each match. , The fire starting kit is all set to go. , If your matches are not the "strike anywhere" kind, this striker will be required to provide the second half of the two-part match/striker system.
   
   As opposed to the sandpaper used above, this striker is NOT just a friction source.
   
   It is half of a two part chlorate / phosphorus ignition system. ,
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   Step 2: Cover your workspace.

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   Step 3: Waterproof about 50 matches or so.

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   Step 4: Make some tinder.

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   Step 5: Put a tissue in the bottom of the container.

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   Step 6: Include a small piece of sandpaper.

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   Step 7: Wrap the edge of the case where the tin closes with electrical tape.

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   Step 8: Remove the striker from the box of kitchen matches

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   Step 9: fold & include in kit.

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    Step 10: Finished.

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