Tinder fungus
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Name of the material in English
Tinder fungus
Name of the material in local language
Zunderschwamm
How was the material obtained
From the natural environment
Please describe:
Collected from deciduous trees
Describe the (raw) material and all the steps of processing until the moment of use with the craft activity:
The pulp of the fungus is immersed in ash and water for about a week (depending on weather and temperature). It is then taken out and beaten to soften it and to create a larger surface. When dried it can be used as tinder.