Homemade Firewood: How to Make Logs from Newspaper
I’m always looking for new ways of of using common household materials in a survival situation. The other day I came across how you can take old newspapers and turn them into logs that can be used for fuel similar to any other log.
How to Make Logs from Newspaper
Step 1: Soak the Newspaper
The first thing you need to do is soak the newspaper it a sink or bucket. It helps to separate the newspapers into its smaller sections. |
Step 2: Drain and Lay Out the Paper
Step 3: Roll the Wet Newspaper Around a Dowel
Then take a dowel and roll the wet paper around it squeezing the paper as it’s rolled to ensure that it sticks together. |
Step 4: Continue Rolling Until Desired Thickness is Acheived
Continue with the above step until you’ve rolled the newspaper log into your desired thickness. |
Step 5: Thoroughly Dry your New Newspaper Log
Lighting Your Newspaper Firewood
If you’ve made these correctly, they should be pretty dense. Because of this, you cannot simply take your bic and light them up like you would newspaper. Treat them just like any other wood log in that they require smaller sticks or kindling to light. And just like wood logs, you’ll need a good bed of coals or at least a pair of logs to maintain the burn.These paper “logs” will also produce more ash than traditional logs. Just be sure they are completely dry before burning and you’ll be able surprised at the heat output that your old newspaper can give off.
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