Newspaper strips
Paraffin
String

Tear several thickness of newspaper into 2" strips. Roll to make a log about 1" thick and tie with string. Melt paraffin in double boiler. Holding newspaper with tongs, dip into melted paraffin. The saturated string becomes a wick. French candles produce a high steady flame to help get the fire going. Simply place at several areas within the charcoal or wood. No charcoal lighter fluid needed.