How to Make Fireplace Logs of Newspaper Without Wax
Basking in the glow of logs on the fire on cold winter nights provides the feeling of safety, but that isn't always the case. According to the University of Rochester Department of Environmental Health and Safety, burning logs in the fireplace in tightly sealed homes can pose a danger of depleting the room of oxygen. By installing an outside vent or opening a window, you can enjoy your evening in front of the fire in safety -- particularly when you make your own logs from newspapers. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Remove the colored comics and advertisements from the newspaper. The University of Rochester Department of Environmental Health and Safety explains that colored inks contain lead that can produce toxic gases.
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Place six to eight pages of newspaper on the table in front of you.
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Lay the broomstick on the pages of newspaper and begin rolling them tightly around the broomstick.
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Add another section of six to eight pages once the first group has been wound tightly. Continue until the log reaches the thickness you desire.
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Tie the ends of the newspaper roll with twine to secure it.
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Place the newspaper roll, including the broomstick, in a bucket of warm water and soak it overnight.
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Remove the broomstick and allow the log to dry thoroughly.
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Burn the newspaper logs in your fireplace once they are completely dry.
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