Cedar Firestarters
One Match. One Brick. One Fire.
PURPOSE-DRIVEN FIRE
🔥 Burns up to 15 minutes per brick
🪵 No paper, kindling, or lighter fluid
🌲 Western red cedar and natural beeswax
🇨🇦 Handcrafted in Saskatchewan
⭐ 5-Star Reviews | 🇨🇦 Canadian Made | 🏁 NASCAR Canada Partner
Real Ingredients. Real Fire
Crafted from cedar and beeswax to replace slow, frustrating fire starts with a clean, fast, and dependable flame.
🌲 Western Red Cedar
Fast ignition with intense natural heat to get stubborn firewood burning quickly.
🐝 Pure Canadian Beeswax
No paraffin, no petroleum, no chemical smell. Clean burn and natural aroma of cedar and beeswax.
🔥 Reliable Every Time
Less frustration, less smoke, and more time enjoying the moment.
🌿 Chemical-Free & Safe
No toxins, no synthetic additives — safe for cooking, camping, and indoor fires.
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Premium cedar fire starters — sustainably crafted, naturally reliable.
Clem & Simms Cedar Sawdust Fire Starters
Handcrafted in Canada, Clem & Simms Cedar Sawdust Fire Starters combine 100% natural Western Red Cedar sawdust with premium Canadian beeswax for an effortless, chemical-free fire every time. Designed to light with a single match, even in wind, rain, or snow, each brick burns steadily for up to 15 minutes. Say goodbye to messy newspaper, synthetic lighter fluids, and frustrating campfire struggles.
- 36 Fire Starters per Box: Generous supply for an entire season of campfires, hearth fires, and backyard grilling.
- 100% Natural: Zero petroleum, paraffin, or chemical additives.
- Weatherproof: Reliable ignition in damp or freezing conditions.
- Versatile: Perfect for indoor fireplaces, wood stoves, backyard BBQs, and backcountry campfires.
Real people. Real fires.
No second tries. No frustration.
From the Garage to the NASCAR Grid.
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What started in a Saskatchewan garage with a simple idea is now on the NASCAR Canada grid. Built by hand. Built with purpose. And proof that you never know how far one spark can take you.
From Frustration to Instant Fire
Slow. Smoky. Frustrating.
Fast. Clean. Reliable.
Made for Every Fire Situation
Works instantly for camping, BBQ, fireplaces, and harsh weather — no smoke, no frustration.
Start a Fire in Simple Steps
Place the Brick
Set one fire starter under your wood.
Light One Match
Ignite it – no effort, no struggle.
Enjoy Instant Fire
Watch your fire start in seconds.
Why Choose Cedar Fire Starters?
Why this works when others don’t
Lights Instantly
Start a fire in seconds with zero hassle. No kindling, no repeated attempts – just a quick, consistent flame every time.
Works in Any Condition
Reliable even in wind, cold, or damp conditions. Built to perform when it matters most – indoors or outdoors.
Natural cedar
Made from 100% natural cedar and beeswax. Clean-burning, safe, and completely free from added chemicals.
Long burn time
Designed for a steady, long-lasting burn. Gives your fire the time it needs to fully catch – no relighting needed.
from 47 reviews
Let Customers Speak For Us
★★★★★
I’m very pleased with my order
It arrived quickly and the product works as expected, one brick at a time!
Andrew Reid
★★★★★
As advertised
No petroleum smell, very mild cedar fragrance and they light easily. Ordering and shipping is fantastic. No paper, no kindling, just a well built wood stack and 1 cedar starter block.
L.L.
★★★★★
Cabin Wood Burning Fireplace
I bought the fire starter for our cabin’s wood burning fireplace. Starting the fireplace is now easier and the slower burn gives the kindling a good chance to catch. What a great idea!
Susan D Frazer
Why We’re Better
See how Cedar Fire Starters compare to traditional methods.
❌ Slow
✅ Instant⚠️ Inconsistent
❌ No
✅ Yes⚠️ Sometimes
⚠️ Ink
✅ 100% Natural❌ Chemicals
❌ Unreliable
✅ Always⚠️ Hit or Miss
A Note from the Founder
I didn’t discover I was a skilled carpenter until I was in my 40s. For over 25 years, alcohol addiction and mental illness robbed me of my goals, my peace, and my purpose. That changed when I picked up woodworking. The cedar sawdust, the hands-on craft — it grounded me. It healed me.
It led me to create something greater than myself: a fire starter that’s more than just a product — it’s a spark of connection. From my garage in Saskatoon, we handcrafted the first Clem & Simms fire starter — made with pure Canadian Cedar and Beeswax. Today, every box we ship represents more than quality. It’s therapy, recovery, and resilience. It’s proof that from the darkest times can come the brightest flame.
This is My Healing. My Medicine. My Mission. One Match, One Brick, One Fire. Not just a fire starter — but Canada’s Best Fire Starter.
Ryan Myers, Founder
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it safe?
Yes – our fire starters are made from 100% natural cedar and beeswax, with no added chemicals, toxins, or synthetic materials. They burn cleanly and safely, making them ideal for use around your family, indoors in fireplaces, or outdoors while camping.
Does it work in snow?
Yes – the natural beeswax coating resists moisture, so our fire starters light reliably even in snow, rain, or damp conditions where paper and kindling usually fail.
How long does it burn?
Each brick burns for up to 15 minutes, giving your kindling and firewood plenty of time to catch without needing to relight.
Is it eco-friendly?
Yes – made from 100% natural cedar and beeswax with no synthetic additives, our fire starters are fully biodegradable and safe for the environment.
