Ok, this is my easy, virtually fool proof, way to make Char Cloth.
I am assuming that everyone here knows what Char Cloth is so it requires no explanation.
Ok, find that old pair of manky Paint covered jeans you always meant to throw out.
I use Denim for my char cloth as it is stronger than cotton T-Shirt material and is less likely to break up when you handle it.
Cut up the jeans and remove all Pockets and seams so you just have flat material.
Now cut that into 1 1/2 inch squares and stack it neatly.
Get a standard Altoids tin and make a 1/8" hole in the center of the lid.
Fire up your Coleman Stove or similar.
Be sure to do this outside because it throws out a lot of smoke.
Place six pieces of denim, in layers, into the Altoids tin, close the lid and place it on the Colman Stove.
Now sit back and watch the smoke rise.
As soon as the smoke stops, or diminishes to very little smoke, carefully remove the Altoids Tin from the Stove using leather Gloves to make sure you don't burn yourself and immediately place a spare piece of Denim over the hole in the lid and place a stone on it to keep it in place.
DO NOT OPEN THE ALTOID TIN.
The reason for putting the piece of Denim over the hole is to prevent air getting in.
Leave the Altoid Tin alone until it has completely cooled down.
I learned the trick of putting a piece of Denim over the hole after loosing a batch of Char Cloth as the hole was not covered and the entire batch simply smoldered away.
Once cooled carefully place the char cloth into a Zip Lock bag and there you are....you made Char cloth.
I found this to be the simplest way to make Char Cloth and in one afternoon made enough to last me a lifetime.
But, it is fun to give it to other Survival types especially as you can make so much from an old pair of Jeans.
I hope that helps someone out there.........
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