Question: what are pine cone fire starters?
Answer: Pinecone Fire Starter How-To Melt wax in a double boiler to between 150 and 175 degrees. Hook a length of wire onto top of pinecone and, holding wire, carefully dip pinecone into hot wax. Set pinecone on drying rack and allow to cool for a few minutes. Dip pinecone into wax again and immediately coat with salt.