Making Pine Cone Firestarters with both Wax and Chemicals

• Pine cones
• Chosen Chemical for flame colour
• Bucket
• Newspaper
• 1.65 litres [half of a gallon] of hot water
• Sawdust -natural

If you wish to have pine cones that are both waxed and burn with color, use this method:

1. Mix fine sawdust and your chemical of choice in a large container.
2.  Follow the directions above for making waxed pine cone fire starters.
3.  After dipping, immediately roll the pine cone in the chemical mixture.
4.  You may have to use an old spoon or ladle to get the sawdust into the hard to reach areas of the pine cone. 
5. Set aside to dry and then shake away the loose sawdust.
6.  If the cone is not covered to your satisfaction, you may repeat this procedure