Uploaded December 2015 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago

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Part of our series on on Ferrocerium Tinder Tricks: using ferrocerium fire starters with natural and man-made tinder.

Jute is a great tinder for spark based fire lighting. I like to cut it into 6 inch lengths and soak it in wax. However it is pretty much waterproof just by itself. Most plant fibers, as well as Jute, readily ignite and are among the easier tinders available.

Ferrocerium Rods are available on our website as well as traditional flint and steel and the Emberlit Wood Stove: emberlit.com