How do I make rolled newspaper fire logs?
As a kid, there were advertisements for DIY fireplace logs made from rolled newspapers. How did they stay rolled up? Maybe a little melted wax?
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Looks like 3 fairly simple steps:
https://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-make-newspaper-logs/
Another simple one:
https://www.instructables.com/id/Newspaper-Fireplace-logs/
Hi, wax would work but if you roll the newspaper tight enough it should stay together. Well that's what I remember doing when we were kids
Here's some videos, hope they help
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=How+do+I+make+rolled+newspaper+fire+logs&qpvt=How+do+I+make+rolled+newspaper+fire+logs&FORM=VDRE
Here is a tutorial to help you with this project. https://www.instructables.com/id/Intro_1/
Hello there,
You can buy cast Iron log maker - Maybe eBay? Make them and store them until dry. Consists of a compact water trough and roller combined. Best wishes
You can roll up newspaper and shove it in a paper towel tube(or TP roll). Add some dryer lint to the newspaper that is in the tube. This should work great as a diy fire log.
Bob Vila has his own spin on this subject, the how's and why's he does it this way.
His link title is a bit misleading, it does contain the information:
https://www.bestproducts.com/home/decor/g1487/best-interior-design-apps/
HI! my parents had one of these
https://www.amazon.com/Uniflame-C-4301-Newspaper-Log-Roller/dp/B0012M9UZ6
My brother used to do this and he used a tiny bit of twine tied in a double knot and snipped.
Here is the tutorial for you: https://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-make-newspaper-logs/
For fire starters I save toilet paper rolls and stuff them with dryer lint. My father used to roll newspapers in a tight roll, tied with string. He would soak them in water, let them dry on a pallet outside and then burn them in our outside fireplace. Throw in scrap branches from the trees in the yard and you had a great fire.
This is a good one https://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-make-newspaper-logs/