1. Tear the paper and card and place in a bucket of water to soak the paper thoroughly. This may take
a couple of hours depending on the type of material, or it could be left overnight.
2. Create a first layer comprising of several sheets of wet paper
which will help keep the briquette together before placing any
other shredded material in the middle. Fill the available space
before folding over any overhanging paper to encapsulate any
loose material.
3. Place the top screen on top as show and squeeze out as much
water as possible, using the handles to push firmly down on the
wet material. If the material packs down too far, add more
material to fill the space and repeat.
4. Turn the unit over and push
out the briquette.
5. Leave the briquettes to dry out completely. The warmer and dryer the location, the more effective
the drying process. A warm green house is ideal but any warm room or shed is suitable. Briquettes
should be made up during the summer months and left to dry out ready for winter. They should
ideally be stacked with an airspace between. The briquettes should burn with a minimum of ash
(depending on content and composition). They should not require firelighters or toxic chemicals to
light.