How To Make Fire Logs Out Of Sawdust

A fireplace is a lovely accent to a room with the added benefit of providing heat, but purchasing wood or fire logs can be expensive. Wood and store-bought fire logs can contain chemicals that are unhealthy for you and your family. Making fire logs from sawdust and wax is an easy and relatively safe alternative to purchasing them. With a few supplies that you probably already have on hand, it is easy to get started.

Step 1

Place 1/2 cup of water into the top of your double broiler. Fill the bottom pan of the double broiler with water. Place on the stove top and turn the heat to medium. Add 2 1/2 cups of vegetable paraffin wax to the double broiler. Allow the wax to melt, stirring occasionally with the wooden spoon.

Step 2

Oil the sides and bottom of the non-stick bread pan with vegetable oil. Pour the melted wax into the pan. Immediately stir in 1 1/2 cups of sawdust. Allow the mixture to cool and harden.

Step 3

Turn the bread pan over and gently shake to release the hardened wax and sawdust mixture. It will be in a log form from the shape of the bread pan. Wrap the log in newspaper before using in your fireplace.