Clematis

[PurpleHeath]

hi, today i was out for a walk and i found some clematis i have never used clematis to light a fire before so i got out my processed flint and steel and tried to get it to light. i must have been there 10 minute before giving up. even after i tried to light it with a ember from the fire, it still didn't light.


am i doing something dumb?? :?: :?: :?:

 

[al]

which part did you use,the bark ?did you buff it up ? it should go up easily if you prep it properly or are you talking about the plant down? which is more a flash job ,better charred/scorched first , cheers al

 

[PurpleHeath]

i picked it straight off the bush.

 

[jakunen]

Ok, if you're using the bark, make sure you take only the bits that are already coming off from the stem as they tend to be better, and try to take them from the underneath or more sheltered side, the other sides tend to be damp.

Also make sure its not covered in moss or lichen. Buff it up if you can, although if its really dry (not likely this time of year) it'll catch anyway.

I'm not so keen on the down as I don't find it catches very well. May just be me, but it find thistle down far superior.