NON-FOOD RECIPES
Candles #1 | |
Candles #2 | |
Charcoal | |
Soap |
Sound simple? It is but you won't need to exercise the day you do this because the stir part is a lot of hard work. Sorry to put some of you guys to sleep. If anyone's got questions I will be happy to cover them on- or offline. If W doesn't mind me using up so much space I could tell ya'll about a few other things we non-yuppie types still do.
CHARCOAL From Cookin' with Home Storage | |
Charcoal is a very useful fuel. It can be made from twigs and limbs of fruit, nut and other hardwood trees; from black walnuts or peach and apricot pits. It makes a hot fire which gives off little or no smoke. To make charcoal, simply put the wood in a can which has a few holes punched in it. Put a lid on the can and `cook" it over a hot fire. The holes in the can will allow the gasses and flame to escape. The exclusion of oxygen keeps the wood from completely burning to ashes. When the flame from the holes in the can turns to yellow-red, remove the can from the fire and allow to cool. Store in paper bags or cardboard cartons. |
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EMERGENCY CANDLES | |
2 C. fine sawdust | 1 lb. Melted wax |
Chip or cut up wax into small pieces, and melt over water, never directly over flame or burner. It can be melted in the same can you're going to use for the candle. Put the sawdust in a shoe box and pour the wax over it. Mix it until it holds together well when squeezed in your hands. Pack and press the mixture into the can tightly and firmly. Make a hole with a long knitting needle. Add the wick, all the way down. Pour melted wax over the top to secure. |