Things You'll Need:
- Newspapers
- Newspapers
- Yarns
- Work Gloves
- Work Gloves
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Step 1
Open newspapers flat.
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Step 2
Start at one end with about five sheets of paper and roll into a log. Roll tightly for a longer burning log.
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Step 3
Continue adding newspaper to the log until it is about 3 to 4 inches in diameter.
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Step 4
Melt down old candle pieces by microwaving them on low power in a glass jar or by putting them in a coffee can in a pan of boiling water.
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Step 5
Dip strands of yarn into wax.
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Step 6
Wrap paper log with yarn dipped in candle wax.










Comments
Anonymous said
on 12/27/2007 Be very cautious about burning paper in an indoor fireplace. If you have ever seen an outdoor fire burning paper, you will recall all of the ash created by this fuel. This mess is transferred onto your flue tiles and causes all kinds of problems down the road.