How do you coat your balls with petroleum jelly?

**sir limpsalot** · 01-31-2013, 15:06

I have to do it when my wife's not home (she wouldn't understand, and it's messy!).

OK, so maybe I missed the class on this (busy studying up on how to pull the cardboard tube out of the TP), but I just decided to try the idea of "petroleum jelly soaked cotton balls" for a fire starter.

The two items ain't compatable in their natural state! HOW DO YOU MAKE THESE THINGS! I tried melting the petroleum jelly in a pan and dipping the cotton balls....but this seems like alot of work. Got an easier way?

**juma** · 01-31-2013, 15:08

just rub them in it. they don't have to saturated to start a fire. they will get more saturated after they are put in a baggy with more jelly.

**tnvarmint** · 01-31-2013, 15:10

Ok I was very scared to read this at first...WOW

I typically just throw some cotton balls in a bag and then scoop in some vaseline, then seal the bag and mash em both together. That being said I don't know if it was from the off brand of vaseline that I used or what, but the last batch I made would barely burn. Never had this problem in the past.

**fredmugs** · 01-31-2013, 15:12

Do you also write headlines for Yahoo News!

**Gray Blazer** · 01-31-2013, 15:28

I would wait for your wife to get home.

**Rasty** · 01-31-2013, 15:28

The best thread title in the history of Whiteblaze! Well done sir!

**Drybones** · 01-31-2013, 15:32

Originally Posted by sir limpsalot

I have to do it when my wife's not home (she wouldn't understand, and it's messy!).

OK, so maybe I missed the class on this (busy studying up on how to pull the cardboard tube out of the TP), but I just decided to try the idea of "petroleum jelly soaked cotton balls" for a fire starter.

The two items ain't compatable in their natural state! HOW DO YOU MAKE THESE THINGS! I tried melting the petroleum jelly in a pan and dipping the cotton balls....but this seems like alot of work. Got an easier way?

This post had me really wondering when I read the thread title...glad it went in another direction.

**atmilkman** · 01-31-2013, 15:34

Originally Posted by Rasty

The best thread title in the history of Whiteblaze! Well done sir!

At first I thought I can't believe somebody actually started a thread like that and got away with it.

**Tipi Walter** · 01-31-2013, 15:36

Originally Posted by sir limpsalot

I have to do it when my wife's not home (she wouldn't understand, and it's messy!).

OK, so maybe I missed the class on this (busy studying up on how to pull the cardboard tube out of the TP), but I just decided to try the idea of "petroleum jelly soaked cotton balls" for a fire starter.

The two items ain't compatable in their natural state! HOW DO YOU MAKE THESE THINGS! I tried melting the petroleum jelly in a pan and dipping the cotton balls....but this seems like alot of work. Got an easier way?

The balls I have come with a natural emollient whereby no rubbing or smearing is needed and yet they will flame up with no problem. These are the same balls I have at home and the same used in the field. They will start a fire in the wettest conditions and boy I needed them a couple weeks ago. I like to store my balls in a codpiece-shaped container for camp use as this keeps their gooey residue off my other equipment.

**hikerboy57** · 01-31-2013, 15:41

Originally Posted by atmilkman

At first I thought I can't believe somebody actually started a thread like that and got away with it.

should change screen name to sir chafesalot

**Tipi Walter** · 01-31-2013, 15:44

Originally Posted by atmilkman

At first I thought I can't believe somebody actually started a thread like that and got away with it.

Once Alligator finds it it'll be shut down soon enough.

**Rasty** · 01-31-2013, 15:46

Originally Posted by Tipi Walter

Once Alligator finds it it'll be shut down soon enough.

Most likely! But we at least got to view a true masterpiece while it lasts!

**Rasty** · 01-31-2013, 15:54

Maybe this should be moved to the health and safety category!

**Starrgazer** · 01-31-2013, 16:11

I've actually tried dipping cotton rounds in some leftover wax and using those. I did a couple tests with them, and I got half of the circle to burn for over 15 mins with a decent size flame. They're alot easier to coat and make, plus you don't have to explain to your wife why you're coating your balls with PJ.

**4Bears** · 01-31-2013, 16:21

Originally Posted by fredmugs

Do you also write headlines for Yahoo News!

Still chuckling...

**4Bears** · 01-31-2013, 16:28

You can melt the PJ and also add a little parafin wax, you will end up with a longer burn.

**treesloth** · 01-31-2013, 16:29

Originally Posted by Gray Blazer

I would wait for your wife to get home.

haha! Great advice. I'd have recommended the same thing.

**Slo-go'en** · 01-31-2013, 16:35

Melt the jelly on your balls with a hair drier. Just be careful not to set them afire.

**ATMountainTime** · 01-31-2013, 16:40

This is a great idea, its probably a good thing i didn't learn this in Jr High School or i would have gone blind.

**Malto** · 01-31-2013, 16:41

Originally Posted by Rasty

The best thread title in the history of Whiteblaze! Well done sir!

+1 says the childish adult.

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