Abstract: A firestarting device and a method of making the same is provided. The firestarting device includes an ignition ring formed from a mass of combustible material and having a predetermined thickness. The ignition ring defines an aperture therethrough having a width greater than the thickness of the ignition ring. A support structure formed from the mass of combustible material supports the ignition ring above a supporting surface. It is contemplated that the combustible material be formed from a combination of wax and combustible particles. The wax having a melting point in the range of 136.degree. Fahrenheit to 166.degree. Fahrenheit and the wood particles being finer than 55 mesh.