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FIRES

The Natural Way.

Premium Amish-crafted fire starters and kindling made from reclaimed hardwoods and natural wax.
Lights fast. Burns clean. Safe around food.

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100% NaturalPremium materials
Food-safeNon-toxic
Amish craftedIn Pennsylvania
Free shippingOrders $59+
SustainableWe reuse wood
Lights fastWith one match

Made for

Every Fire
You Love.

From cozy fireplaces to pizza ovens and weekend campfires, Allen’s makes it easy to get a good fire going.

  • Campfires
  • Fireplaces
  • Smokers
  • Pizza ovens
  • Grills
  • Fire pits
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A wood-fired pizza oven, friends around a campfire, a grill and a cozy fireplace — fire starters burn up to 15 minutes

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Rooted in tradition

Crafted in the Amish
Heartland of Pennsylvania.

Good wood deserves a second life. Allen’s turns clean shavings and wood scraps from Amish furniture making into natural fire starters and premium kindling.

Less waste. More warmth. A simple idea, made with care.

Honest materials. Time-honored craftsmanship.

One match. A better beginning.

1

BUILD YOUR BASE

Place an Allen’s fire starter cup among dry kindling, following the product instructions.

2

STRIKE A MATCH

Light the cup. Its wood shavings and wax give your kindling time to catch.

3

SETTLE IN

Add your firewood as the kindling catches. Your next great fireside moment starts here.

A little kindling for your questions

Before You Strike a Match.

What are Allen’s fire starter cups made from?

They’re made from recycled wood shavings and non-toxic wax, giving woodworking scraps a useful second life.

Can I use them for cooking fires?

Yes. Allen’s describes its fire starter cups as food-safe and suitable for grills, smokers and wood-fired pizza ovens. Always follow the instructions for your product and cooking equipment.

How long do the fire starters burn?

Allen’s fire starter cups burn for up to 15 minutes, allowing dry kindling time to catch.

Where can I order?

Choose a product above to see current pricing, pack sizes and shipping options in the Allen’s Firewood store.

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