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Ceramic Stone Fire Starters

This Fire Stone Lighter is Inspired by 18th Century Alaskan Whalers

— October 30, 2015 — Art & Design
This simple yet innovative fire stone lighter lets you easily ignite a fire without the need for newspaper or kindling.

The 'George & Willy Fire Starter' system is inspired by Alaskan whalers from the 18th century who used whale fat as a way to ignite their camp fires. A porous ceramic fire stone is soaked in an oil-filled vessel, and when lit on fire, produces a generous flame for 15 to 20 minutes at a time.

Simply place the stone under some firewood and remove it when the fire is ignited, making sure to let it cool down before placing back in the vessel. This quick and easy system can use everyday lamp oil available at a local hardware store, and the vessel only needs to be refilled two to three times a year for easy to light fires.
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Fire Starters - Developing fire starters that use environmentally-friendly materials and techniques for a more sustainable way to ignite fires.
2. Traditional-inspired Innovations - Creating innovative products that are inspired by traditional methods and materials, like the 18th-century Alaskan whalers.
3. Efficient Fire Ignition - Designing fire starters that provide a quick and easy way to ignite fires, improving convenience for users.
Industry Implications
1. Outdoor Living - The outdoor living industry can capitalize on the demand for sustainable fire starters, offering innovative products for campers and outdoor enthusiasts.
2. Homeware - The homeware industry can explore traditional-inspired innovations to create unique and functional fire starters for customers.
3. Energy - The energy industry can invest in efficient fire ignition technologies to improve the ease of lighting fires in various applications, such as heating systems.
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