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STEP 1.  Cut a small piece (1" to 2" inches) of jute twine from the roll.  You can use more if you want, but once you get the hang of using jute, a small 1 inch shredded piece will start a fire.  Remember, when you're in the field, conserve your tinder!

STEP 2.  Create a tinder bundle.  Tear or shred the jute strands apart creating a small airy fuzz ball.  Place the tinder bundle on a safe location on the ground.  Build a small tinder pile (tee-pee style) over the jute fuzz ball with small twigs, dried grass and leaves.
   

STEP 3.  Using your flint bar and steel, apply sparks to the tinder bundle (jute fuzz ball), igniting into a small flame.  Gently blow on the flame until the tinder pile ignites then add larger twigs and small pieces of wood, allowing the fire to grow.

NOTE: Shredded jute also ignites using hot embers from char-cloth, fire pistons or bow drills. However, if you're going to use a burning ember, you'll need a large jute fuzz ball about the size of your fist to start a fire. To save your tinder check out my Mini Tinder Lighter , it works great starting fires with a small amount of tinder, using hot embers and coals from char-cloth, fire pistons or bow drills.

STORAGE:
Wrap the jute twine (several times) around a long thin screw driver or stick, pack the twine into an empty aluminum cigar tube then remove the stick.  Secure the tube with the cap.  This protects the jute twine from the elements, and it's easy to pack in your gear.  When needed just strip off a small amount of twine, shred into a fuzz ball then apply sparks to start your fire.

Even with a small 5" cirgar tube you can store about 20' of tinder. That's enough jute twine to start (used sparingly) over 200 fires. You can't do that with other tinder types like steel wool or cedar chips. This tinder is a must have item, get some today!

You can also use the cigar tube to hold emergency duct tape, flint bar and striker.

IMPORTANT:  Jute twine must be dry to start fires. Take care to protect it from the elements! However, if it gets wet, simply let it dry out. It's reuseable when it's dry.

BE PREPARED:
Here's a handy tip.  Take your jute twine wherever you go.  Wrap 2' feet of twine into a tight roll and attach to your key chain.  Using the jute sparingly you can start about 20 fires.

Key chain clock wise ... Keys, Mini swiss knife, Flint bar, Jute twine and Flash light.  Use the knife blade to strike the flint bar to make sparks!

WARNING: Always start fires in a safe area outside. Never start fires inside a tent, building or survival structure!!!

DISCLAIMER:
Use common sense and safety at all times when starting fires.  The author of this web page will not be responsible for any injury or damage resulting from the construction or use of this fire starting design.  If you choose to build, use or experiment with this design, do so at your own risk.