Place the muffin liners into each muffin tin cavity. These will hold your fire starters in place and make them easy to remove once cooled.

In each liner, add a few pieces of each scent: 4 juniper berries, 6 pieces of cinnamon stick, 6 whole cloves, a small pinch (approx. 1 teaspoon) of dried lavender buds.

In a double boiler (or a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water), slowly melt the beeswax pellets until fully liquefied.

If you want a wick, place a small piece of cotton string or a pre-made wick in the center of each cupcake liner, resting it among the dried botanicals.

Carefully pour the melted beeswax into each cupcake liner, filling it about three-quarters full. Place one cinnamon stick upright in each beeswax-filled liner.

Ensure the scents are mostly submerged but still visible on the surface for a decorative look.

Allow the beeswax to cool completely at room temperature until solidified (about 1–2 hours).

Once cooled, remove each fire starter from the muffin tin. Store them in a dry, cool place for up to one year, until ready to use.

To use, lace a fire starter at the base of your woodpile in a fireplace, fire pit, or wood stove.

Light it and enjoy!