Homemade oil lamp

**Debbie-cat** · 07-13-2009, 10:48 PM

Here is a great idea for a homemade oil lamp. Quite creative, cheap to make and could be decorated so cute!

http://www.frugalvillage.com/tutoria...oil-lamps.html

**Judi Dial** · 07-13-2009, 10:57 PM

Debbie,

THANK YOU! I can make these when the power goes out. I usually have enough "household" water (for toliets mostly) and I always have olive oil. If I punch the holes first and make the wicks, then all I'll have to do is soak the wicks, add the oil, and light the lamp.

Thank you again!!!

Judi

**Debbie-cat** · 07-13-2009, 10:59 PM

You're welcome Judi! I thought it was pretty cool and very frugal and who doesn't need light when the power goes out?

**Persimmon Lace** · 07-13-2009, 11:32 PM

We used to make these all the time when we were first married, it was the in thing to do. Corning even had a special candle thing and all, but we made them like that. It's good to see these things come back into the light again!

Love that blog as well!

**mamamia** · 07-14-2009, 01:25 AM

Thanks Debbie. That is a pretty neat idea. I have a huge collection of oil lamps, so doubt I'll make one, but I loved the site and put it in my faves

Theresa

**sunshine** · 07-14-2009, 05:55 AM

I've made these and other similar ones (google soda can lamps). I use an old cotton sock, cut into strips for the wicks.

**Saydee** · 07-14-2009, 08:53 AM

I am going to try this. Thanks so much for the link.

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