Registered: 06/26/04
Posts: 2209
Loc: NE Wisconsin
The Vaseline doesn't make it light easier - it actually will make it harder to light. The Vaseline makes it burn longer. The idea is to have non-coated cotton catch the spark easily, and then have the Vaseline-coated cotton burn longer.
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