Infused Homemade Fire Starters

What Is a Fire Starter?

A fire starter is a small, wick-lit puck (or block) made from slow-burning beeswax and natural botanicals. These homemade fire starters help you ignite kindling and logs without the mess of newspaper or the harsh smell of lighter fluid.

With a beautiful visual aesthetic and a hint of infused aroma, these fire starters are as practical as they are beautiful. Each one contains a short wick embedded in wax, which burns slowly and steadily for 5-10 minutes, long enough to ignite logs or kindling in an indoor fireplace, outdoor fire pit, or wood stove. This homemade fire starter recipe creates a mess-free, effective, and totally charming way to light your fires.

Why Infuse Beeswax with LĒVO?

With LĒVO, you can infuse the beeswax needed for these fire starters with fragrant herbs and spices, such as lavender, orange peel, pine needles, rosemary, or cinnamon sticks. When lit, your fire starters won’t just burn; they’ll release subtle botanical aromas that create a cozy, elevated ambiance.

This isn’t just fire-starting, it’s mood-setting; made effortless with LĒVO.

Decorating with Natural Elements

Don’t underestimate the beauty of this project. These wax puck fire starters can be topped with dried flowers, herbs, wood shavings, pinecones, bay leaves, citrus slices, cinnamon sticks, and more. Add anything that adds texture, scent, and rustic charm.

Use foraged elements from your yard, or purchase a few seasonal dried botanicals to match the time of year. Whether you display them in a wood bowl by the fireplace or bundle them as gifts with matches and twine, these homemade fire starters are sure to light up conversations as much as they do flames.

How to Use Homemade Fire Starters

Using your infused fire starters is as easy as it is satisfying.

1. Place one fire starter at the bottom of your wood-burning fireplace or fire pit. For added safety, set it on an old metal tin, pie dish, or a small cast-iron skillet.
2. Stack kindling and logs around the starter, leaving space for airflow.
3. Light the wick and let the fire starter do the work. It will slowly melt and ignite surrounding wood or coals within 5–10 minutes.

Gifting Firestarters for Fireplace Use

These decorative fire starters are so beautiful that they can be displayed near the fireplace throughout the whole winter season. Try gifting them in a glass bowl or an oversized decorative glass jar you would find in a decorative home goods store.

Since these homemade firestarters can be very fragrant, aim for a jar with a lid so your giftee can control the scent and keep them dust-free. Add some handwritten instructions, and this seasonal gift is complete!

Infused Homemade Fire Starters Recipe

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Category

DIY Gifts

Servings

12 fire starters

Prep Time

1 hour

Cook Time

15 minutes

These handcrafted, homemade fire starters are both beautiful and functional. The magic happens when you infuse the beeswax with fragrant herbs and spices using your LĒVO infusion machine. Each time you light one, you’ll release subtle, cozy aromas that set the tone for your space — perfect for gifting or enjoying yourself on chilly evenings.

Ingredients

For LĒVO Infusion

• 2 cups beeswax pellets
• 1/4 oz dried botanicals (choose one or mix: lavender, rosemary, cinnamon sticks, orange peel, clove, pine needles)

For Fire Starters

• 12 3-inch candle wicks
• 12 silicone cupcake molds (or paper liners in muffin tin)

• Natural decorative elements, such as:
  - Dried flowers (lavender, rose, chamomile)

  - Small pinecones

  - Cinnamon sticks

  - Wood shavings

  - Bay leaves or star anise

  - Citrus peel

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Directions

LĒVO Machine Prep

1. Insert magnetic stirrer into your LĒVO machine.

2. Load Herb Pod with your dried botanicals. (Avoid fresh herbs.)
3. Pour beeswax pellets into the reservoir, just enough to fully submerge the botanicals.
4. Set LĒVO to 150°F and infuse for 2 hours.
5. Once finished, dispense into a clean jar or pour directly into molds. Use your Herb Press to filter if desired.

Instructions for Homemade Fire Starters

1. Preheat oven to 300°F.

2. Place 12 silicone baking cups on a sheet tray.
3. Fill each cup ¾ full with infused beeswax pellets.
4. Heat in oven until fully melted.
5. Remove from oven carefully and place on a heatproof surface.
6. Add a wick to the center of each mold.
7. Press your chosen natural elements into each cup, ensuring part of each item is submerged in wax to secure it.
8. Let cool at room temperature until fully set.
9. Remove from molds and store in a basket or tin until ready to use.

Recipe Note

How should I store my homemade firestarters?

Store fire starters in a cool, dry place like a tin box, basket, or mesh bag. Keep them out of direct sunlight to preserve the scent and color of your natural ingredients.

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