Here is how to make the best firestarters you'll ever use.
Melt paraffin wax over low flame and remove wicks. Add some paraffin lamp oil.
Dip makeup pads so they are fully sealed and spread out on waxed paper to dry.
To use - poke a hole in the center, or twist to expose the inside before placing it on kindling. The idea is to create a volcano effect so it burns brightly and expose the fibres of the makeup pad for lighting.
Notes:
Candles from the thrift stores are an excellent, budget-friendly source of paraffin wax. Just remove the wicks when melted.
Non-woven makeup pads work better.
The paraffin oil makes the wax burn better. Too much and the wax won't set.
If they are completely sealed, the firestarter is waterproof.
These will burn quite a while.