Sherpadog, you're absolutely right about "red" pine. You can see it for miles. I've just never tried it with a flint. Will try it, carefully (it's awfully dry this year, definitely don't want a wildfire).
sotto, I never thought of jute twine. Must try that. Will it work as crude candle wicks (with paraffin, fat, etc.?).
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