Fomes Fomentarius: The Versatile and Fascinating Tinder Fungus

Tinder fungus - fomes fomentarius

Fomes fomentarius, commonly known as the tinder fungus or horse's hoof fungus, is a large, woody fungus that belongs to the family Polyporaceae. It can be found in many regions of the world, growing on the trunks of deciduous trees such as birch, beech, oak, and maple. The fungus is known for its ability to produce a highly flammable material that has been used for thousands of years as a source of tinder for starting fires.

Appearance and Habitat:

Fomes fomentarius typically has a thick, hoof-shaped fruiting body that can range in size from a few centimeters to over a meter in diameter. The fruiting body is dark brown to black on the outside and lighter in color on the inside, with a tough, woody texture. The underside of the fruiting body is covered with millions of tiny, brown pores that release the fungus's spores.

The fungus can be found growing on living or dead trees, and can

How to make amadou material - Part 2: Hunting down the fungus

The first, and one of the most important steps, is collecting the fomes, or amadou mushroom.

It is also called tinder fungus, false tinder fungus, hoof fungus, tinder conk, tinder polypore or ice man fungus.

The fungus we can use for making products from it is called horse hoof fungus or Fomes Fomentarius.

How to make Amadou Material - Part 1: Intro

 Dear Msuhroom Lovers, 

I am starting a series about making amadou material, so you can learn this craft, and hopefully it will not disappear.

Fomes Fomentarius for sale by Supplier

We harvest and sell small and large quantity of Fomes Fomentarius fungi.
The fungus is wild harvested in ancient forests in Transylvania.

Feel free to contact us if you have questions.

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Fomes Fomentarius Crust as Bee Smoker Fuel

We make and sell good quality bee smoker fuel.
The fomes bee smoker fuel is chemicals free, natural, earth friendly and safe for the bees.
It is used since centuries in our zone for calming the bees.

Feel free to contact us for more information.

 Bee calmer

 

 

Bee calmer

Amadou Hat, Purse, Magnet, Cap and sheet wholesale by the maker

Feel free to contact us for details about wholesale of amadou cap, amadou hat, amadou purse, fridge magnet and amadou sheets.

Handmade, made of fomes fomentarius or tinder fungus. More info about amadou.

About Amadou - Fomes Fomentarius

 

Amadou sheets

The amadou is won out of one layer of the beech tinder or Fomes Fomentarius or Horse Hoof fungus. It has a smooth touch, similar to leather and velvet.

It can be one of the main materials of the vegan clothing.

The history of the amadou:

The fungus itself has been used for centuries for ember storing.

When the head of the family had to go on a longer trip, it was necessary for his wife to make fire easily. For this reason the tinder fungus had to be cooked being set to fire after it had been dried. The glowing tinder fungus buried in earth was able to keep ember for days, even for weeks. If the wife had to make fire, she unearthed the fungus and she could easily make fire by using a glowing fungus piece.

Amadou table runners

I thought I share these table runners made by my wife.
It was hard to find good quality tinder fungus this year. Maybe the next year will be better.

 

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A stylish hat made of amadou

This hat is made of Fomes Fomentarius (Tinder Fungus).

A hat made for Ladies, made of amadou Fomes Fomentarius

A very nice hat for ladies, Mushroom style.

Fomes Fomentarius fungus for sale

I have Tinder Fungus for sale (Fomes Fomentarius).

Amadou bag

I uploaded some pics with amadou bags handmade and 100% natural material, made of mushroom amadou (Fomes Fomentarius).
These bags are for sale, but you can order more bags for sale made of amadou, and you can order amadou  for sale too.

 

Amadou sheets for sale Transilvania

I have cleaned amadou for sale. The amadou is ready to start fire or to make products from it. It’s very good quality, it is prepared from Tinder Fungus (Horse Hoof Fungus, Fomes Fomentarius)
I guarantee that they are not chemically treated.
My e-mail adress: csaba.mako@gmail.com

Amadou products for sale made of Fomes Fomentarius

I have very nice products made of amadou for sale. Please contact me by e-mail.
These products are made in Transylvania (Transsilvanien, Siebenburgen, Erdely), Korond village, by Mako Csaba.
You can find my adress here.
The amadou is prepared from Tinder Fungus (Fomes Fomentarius). It is good quality amadou.
Amadou (Fungus) hats:

Amadou tablecloths:

Amadou cap (Fomes Fomentarius) for sale in Transilvania