Olive oil candle

Olive oil is well suited to making a candle or lamp as it burns slowly and as it has a high flashpoint, and the oil will not catch fire if it is knocked over - unlike a kerosene lamp! The idea has been used for thousands of years and was popular with the Ancient Romans.

February’s of my childhood often are filled with dim memories of snow storms and subsequent power outages, leading to inevitable candlelight dinners cooked over the fireplace. The warmth and flicker of the various fires we had lit both small and large reign in my recollection of those times. I can s

Learn how to make an easy DIY olive oil lamp for when the power goes out. With just a few supplies, you will be prepared for any outage.

After a recent conversation with Tim regarding our winter preparations, I started doing some research on inexpensive types of homemade candles or lamps. Last year we had a horrible snow and ice storm dumping over a foot of snow on the roads and power lines. Our property is at the end of the line, so

Homemade orange peel candle with olive oil

Create your own DIY olive oil lamp and enjoy the brightness of this ancient method of lighting. It is healthier than using paraffin-based oils and can be nearly smoke-free. Add essential oils, if desired, to mask the olive oil scent, and enjoy this bright oil lamp light whenever you need to.

Want to make your own beautiful, wholesome olive oil lamp out of everyday materials?

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Olive oil lamps burn very small quantities of oil. They are the essence of economical lighting and more affordable than most candles. I love to add a few drops of essential oils like tea tree or lavender to the oil; it smells divine. I made this DIY olive oil lamp with a half pint mason jar. Be creative with lamp vessels - fabricating an olive oil lamp using a sea shell can be fun! There are many appropriate glass, metal or stone containers for creating olive oil candles. Plastic and wood…

Learn how to make candles simply with wicks and the olive oil you likely have around the house. Check out the tutorial from Allison at Dream a Little Bigger.