SuzyK Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 I just made some firestarters! yay! I had read on here that many of you use potpourri so on a couple of the ones I made, I put potpourri on top instead of a pinecone. I just read the package and it said that the potpourri is combustible and to stay away from flames. Is there a special kind that you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAgirl89 Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 I made my own potpourri with whole all spice, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves and star anise. I'd half fill the cupcake cup with the mix and fill the cup with scented wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin146 Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 I use the one from the dollar store. I have never had a problem with it not burning right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuzyK Posted December 8, 2012 Author Share Posted December 8, 2012 (edited) There's no way I am going to make my own, but those are really cool! I need it to be as simple as possible. I got the potpourri from the dollar store but it's scented. They didn't have unscented. It's never exploded then? Lol. My boyfriend said he'd love to test them so we'll see.Thank you! Edited December 8, 2012 by SuzyK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmzaha Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Okay, I admit I am not a candle maker, and I guess I am missing something here, but I thought the point of a firestarter was to have material that is combustible and pinecones are very compustible with all the sap on them (at least fresh cones). Please correct me if I am wrong. I have been considering making fire starters from soy wax my daughter bought (25lbs of it) and decided she did not like to make candles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgia Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 yes, combustible is good - it means it will burn. I use dollar store potpourri, too, and it is only scented for about 5 minutes. I wouldn't worry about it. And definitely test them so you know what they will do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuzyK Posted December 8, 2012 Author Share Posted December 8, 2012 Lol. I guess when I read combustible, I pictured it exploding. Thanks! My boyfriend said he would love to test them so they will be tested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Okay, I admit I am not a candle maker, and I guess I am missing something here, but I thought the point of a firestarter was to have material that is combustible and pinecones are very compustible with all the sap on them (at least fresh cones). Please correct me if I am wrong. I have been considering making fire starters from soy wax my daughter bought (25lbs of it) and decided she did not like to make candles.Your so right, why would Suzy think combustible is a bad thing. If it said NON then I'd worry. 25 lbs is going to make a ton of starters, I use mostly soy in mine. Have about 5-50 lb boxes of various waxes in the garage I should get rid of. These waxes aren't good for anything but fire starters, it's so old. Could donate but not worth shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuzyK Posted December 9, 2012 Author Share Posted December 9, 2012 Again, I was thinking combustible meant an explosion, not just something that was flammable. I know it needs to be flammable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 I think explosion also when I see the word combustible. Like in their face blow up, not simple flamesAgain, I was thinking combustible meant an explosion, not just something that was flammable. I know it needs to be flammable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuzyK Posted December 9, 2012 Author Share Posted December 9, 2012 Thanks I am glad I am not the only one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 (edited) Welcome! Combustible= Explosion. Any type of hesitation I feel, I ask questions.Thanks I am glad I am not the only one! Edited December 9, 2012 by ChandlerWicks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Combustible= Explosion.Not a good thing in a firestarter at least not the kind we want to make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmzaha Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Now I have a question about firestarters. Before getting a good laugh at my dumb questions, please remember I am not a candlemaker only a soapmaker. I am trying to use up soy wax that my daughter purchased when she thought she would make candles, that never happened and here sits 25 lbs of soy wax...anyhoo she has some spools of un-waxed cotton wicking and I would like to know if I need to dip this wicking in wax before using in the firestarters. By the way, my last experience with making candles was sand candles in the late 60's...oops age is really showing. I do admit I was good at sand candles but, lol, they left lots of room for error!! Thankyou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin146 Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I use any wicks coated or not. It doesn't really matter They burn fine either way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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