[header] How to make diy firestarters [title] First you want to cut your wicks to a proper length. [step] About 2 to 3 inches (5.1 to 7.6 cm). Your going to put them in the cup in the shape of a u. this way the ends of the wick stick out of the cup. 
You can put in one piece of twine, or a second if you want. [title] Then you are going to want to take your wood shavings or sawdust and fill your paper cup up halfway.