Tag: candle

Do-It-Yourself Olive Oil Lamp

Randolph Jason

Do-It-Yourself Olive Oil Lamp by Ken Jorgustin for Modern Survival Blog I made this olive oil lamp years ago. I thought I would show it again as yet another alternative for a minimal light source when the power goes out. Remember though, respect the flame! Can Olive Oil Burn? Yes. All oil will burn at their own unique flash point temperatures. Olive oil is a good choice for cooking because it has a high smoke point (~400 degrees-F), a high flash point (600 degrees-F), and a high auto-ignition temperature (815 degrees-F).…

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How to Make a Crisco Candle (Safely)

Randolph Jason

How to Make a Crisco Candle (Safely) by Daisy Luther – The Organic Prepper Want an inexpensive method for emergency lighting that you can make with the kids? Make a Crisco candle! (But be sure to do it safely!) Light during a power outage is important for a lot more reasons than just getting things done after dark. The psychological benefits of a light source during a blackout are vital. Make your Crisco candle safely. The internet is loaded with articles about sticking a wick into a can of Crisco…

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