Waterproof Jute Fire Starter 

Psst... This is what I make my lanyards and handlewraps out of. Beeswax vasaline and even chapstick works ok too. Just dont oversoak if using beeswax because it gets hard to fluff the end. Beeswax I tend to just rub onto a line and dont even heat it. If you have it everywhere like neclace, lanyards and handle wraps, its much harder for a bear or the river to steal your fire source if you wind up chasing down your pack. All the waxes/ oils I named seem to be pretty easy to light with one or two flint strikes, even from a dead lighter. Now theres an idea! ... A zippo loaded with parafin jute instead of cotton and fluid. Storage plus a mini sparker. Im going to try that tomorrow.

I like the brass idea. I can sacrifice an 8mm Mauser case and save a trip to the store.

I use a wire bread tie to secure the start as I begin the braid process and another when I get ready to dip it in the wax. Once through the tube, I remove the tie off the flame end. Love the idea of adding the stopper cord so ya don’t lose it.

Good idea for a firestarter. Jute can be found in pretty much any Walmart, too. The Walmarts I've checked carry it in the sewing section, and in the craft section.

very nice video sir good deal i made some they actually works - more people should know this

Tying the jute ,great idea.

Very nicely demonstrated and Thanks from an old guy . Happy Holidays

OK update.i made an improved version of this.whati did was took 3 cotton balls and unrolled them,twisted them end to end to make a cotton ball cord.then used a four strand plat braid to incase that cotton with that jute i baught.once finished i had a real nice braided jute cord with a cotton core.waxed this and tested it.i used my knife to fluff the tip and lit it with a dead bic.they make "cold" sparks compared to ferro.basicaly flint and steel spark.wasnt hard at all to make and performed like a champ.and it let me use almost any spark to ignite the cord.it will at this point be a permanant addition to my fire kit.deffanatly worth takeing the time to make.i still need to get a flint steel to test with and that has been a challange as i cant find one that isnt 20-30 bucks.ill update soon as i get a flint steel to share my results.awesome work and keep up your hard work friend

Good!

easiest way to soak these is a mini crockpot w/a liner, tend to use anywhere from a 1/3 - 2/3 beeswax (depending on temperatures) and the remainder pine resin

Pretty kool...I'm gonna make myself one...thanks for the idea =)

From Spain. I love your bag behind you. Can you make a video explaning how you made it?. Well done. Greetings.

Nice - I saw another vid where he soaks the rope in Vaseline then wax. It flamed right up with flint and steel

i braid mine its more thick than thin but longer burn time its easy sir ok thanks my friend

Clean, easy project that will serve you well! Great video, thanks!

hey, THIS is a great idea!

Adding some cute beads to the stringie think would be fab.

Super, may I ask where you got this idea from? What you basically have there is based on something that was recently brought to my attention by a guy named John Lord and it is called the British Wick which originated around the 1600's, I like the idea of using a spent cartridge as opposed to a piece of tube. Thank you for sharing.

Well done 👍🏼

very innovativ solution!

i made a few of these same things they work if I loose one have another one in its place ...

Hmm. Wintertrekker did this identical tutorial 4 before you did this one. Coinkidink! Wait. Ahh i see. You used a cartridge hull. He used a break line tube. Must have been a coinkidink

30-06 works better :)

Glue that Ferro Rod to your Shell and you will have a Firestarter that they sell for money...how do I know I just bought one for 23$...and thats all it is just get a new Striker...and your all set Glue it with a Strong Epoxy...

i swear the jute i got has been treated with something cause its really hard to light at all

Amazing idea. We will sure use this on our next LGBTQ group rainbow camp out. This looks like a zany and fun project.