How to Make a Simple Firestarter

Any good camper or backpacker knows the importance of a good fire starter. Now you can make your own fire starter using common household materials!

Steps

1. 1 Gather the materials listed in the "Things You'll Need" section.
2. 2 Place the matches in the holes on the side of the corrugated cardboard, alternating the ends at which the heads protrude (see photo).
3. 3 Using the cotton balls, wet them with the rubbing alcohol. Then, rub the wet cotton ball over one side of the cardboard. Do this 2-3 times, but don't throw out those cotton balls. Place them on the center of the cardboard.
4. 4 Take the fire starter into an outdoor area with good ventilation. If you're hiking, canoeing, camping, etc., wrap it in tinfoil.
5. 5 Light one (only one) of the match heads and watch the spectacle as the cotton ball ignites, the match heads catch on fire, and your fire is started!