tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356413441259257449.post2037104370247472280..comments2024-02-16T14:12:01.026-05:00Comments on Red Hill General Store: DIY Olive Oil LampAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12665319975233138940noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356413441259257449.post-22288796886312695682021-11-30T10:21:47.840-05:002021-11-30T10:21:47.840-05:00I found inexpensive floating wicks and short self-...I found inexpensive floating wicks and short self-standing wicks on Amazon. I ordered some and will try them out with the olive oil.<br />●Self-standing 1.5" wicks, 50 for $6 https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JFRNV6J/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1<br />●Self-standing 2.5" wicks, 50 for $8 https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B004CTFNUW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1<br />●Floating wicks, 30 for $6 https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FY1W4MK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15680788454851204457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356413441259257449.post-2042674502351356262021-08-07T17:31:25.778-04:002021-08-07T17:31:25.778-04:00Most say that the light olive oil (low grade becau...Most say that the light olive oil (low grade because it is not the first pressing) burns best, but the extra virgin works fine as well (and has more of a smell). Just stay away from the kind that has been processed with chemicals. It has a name I cannot quite remember, but tricky because it is a word that starts with "lamp" -- something like "lampand," but I don't think that's quite right. Just be sure that when you are not using the lamp and may not use it again soon to fill the lamp with enough olive oil to tip the wick so that the entire wick is immersed in the olive oil and then seal with an airtight lid. Otherwise the oil will get thick and sticky over time.JesusGeekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10507467732324766754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356413441259257449.post-15111239248699224362021-08-07T17:25:14.008-04:002021-08-07T17:25:14.008-04:00No. That is what is so wonderful about the olive o...No. That is what is so wonderful about the olive oil. It is only a degree away from being non-flammable, from my experience. Even the cotton wick you put in it and soak in the olive oil before lighting takes a bit of patience to get it lit. And one reason these are so safe to burn inside the home (besides the lack of toxic fumes) is because if it were to get knocked over for instance, it will put out the flame. Olive oil lamps are NOT super bright and you would need several (or more) to read by their light, but the SAFETY from starting fires and the lack of toxic outgassing that has me sold...!JesusGeekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10507467732324766754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356413441259257449.post-17186746166885450342021-08-07T17:09:48.174-04:002021-08-07T17:09:48.174-04:00So, Olive Oil is flammable? If you were to toss a ...So, Olive Oil is flammable? If you were to toss a match into a small dish of Olive Oil there would be a small flame? Is there a best type of Olive Oil to use vs. another? EG: Extra Virgin vs. regular Olive Oil?<br />Thanksonevoice777https://www.blogger.com/profile/15089425115557338145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356413441259257449.post-34163848746834438462019-11-13T21:54:04.483-05:002019-11-13T21:54:04.483-05:00Do you have a link with a photo of what a floating...Do you have a link with a photo of what a floating wick would look like?JesusGeekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10507467732324766754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356413441259257449.post-10391831352683592012019-11-13T20:17:55.079-05:002019-11-13T20:17:55.079-05:00Using a floating wick would make the candle last l...Using a floating wick would make the candle last longer as the oil would not be allowed to draw way from the fireAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07014219499681823266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356413441259257449.post-55229515289829623632019-10-21T14:05:10.007-04:002019-10-21T14:05:10.007-04:00Thanks for the article. Very helpful!Thanks for the article. Very helpful!JesusGeekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10507467732324766754noreply@blogger.com