You don't need salt at all. Where I come from, years ago, we were losing power every other day, sometimes for days, so mom used to make candles using cotton and oil. It's just a piece of cotton soaked wet twist between two fingers and light it up. It will burn for hours. And we also had a lot of mosquitoes, so before turning the light on, my mom would smudge the light bulb with oil and then turn the light on. All the mosquitoes would stick to the bulb. In the morning, mom would just wipe the bulb off. Worked like a charm

@kiransharma7486

Жыл бұрын

That's the good news for mosquito prone areas. Thanks

@UsenameTakenWasTaken

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, the salt is just holding the wick in position as far as I can tell.

@jennyanimal9046

Жыл бұрын

Wow!thank you for the awesome information.

@dianeseverin2529

Жыл бұрын

I love that tip about oil on the bulb! All natural! Thanks!

@markzzzzberg1312

Жыл бұрын

Sending regards to your mom

in the war of 1990, we used oil, but instead of salt, we poured ordinary water, and we put a shoelace through the crust of bread as a fuse and put it on the oil to float, that's what we used instead of candles

@HungrySciANNtist2020

Жыл бұрын

Wow very interesting! Thanks for sharing.

@sarahsincerely2.0

Жыл бұрын

May I ask what you mean by putting a shoelace through a CRUST or bread?

@MindMoulder

Жыл бұрын

@@sarahsincerely2.0 I would guess the the actual bread crust, soaks up less moisture than the bread, but i am only guessing here

@concatinate

Жыл бұрын

@@MindMoulder and bread crusts float well, as anybody who has fed ducks in a pond can attest.

@niklassarri108

10 ай бұрын

Clever, or a slice of a cork from a wine bottle with a hole in it would do it. With a floating device and the twig underneath, you can pour a little water in the bottom, then oil on that. This cools down the oil so the glass wont crack. Also, its safe. When the oil runs out, the cork sinks and the twig reaches the water and puts out it self.

We have been using oil and cotton wick lamps🪔 in the Hindu & Buddhist Temples and also our homes for centuries in India and the neighbouring countries ! 😀. The wooden stick in the wick is also an option if the lamp is so designed with a small hole to fit it in . Butter is preferred to oil as it doesn't create black soot in the ceiling or wall . The salt is however a new concept .

@thekingsdaughter4233

Жыл бұрын

Would this then be called a _butter lantern?_ 😊 When Queen Elizabeth II passed away, someone shared in a comment section that the king and queen of Bhutan had lit a number of butter lanterns in her honor.

@judichristopher4604

Жыл бұрын

WOW... I did not know you could use BUTTER... I love candles but the Black Soot kills me... gives me a terrible headache. Thank you for this information... I also know the WICK is important... Where can I buy Good Wicks?

@iva6293

Жыл бұрын

Уље не ствара чађ већ лош фитиљ.

@vangauttara6066

Жыл бұрын

I totally agree with you. Salt unheard of. Its a simple diya and they made a video out of it.

@trkstatrksta8410

Жыл бұрын

Did you use butter or ghee?

The flame is restless and will smoke. The oxygen to burn collides with the hot air from the flame. Try a lower glass and let the wick stick out over its rim.Greetings

@dorarolfzen4132

5 ай бұрын

Butter burns cleaner then oil. No black soot on wall's or ceiling's.

As a wick, you may use a piece of cotton shoelace (not synthetic) stuck in a paper clip to keep it vertical.

@carlosonliones202

Жыл бұрын

Won’t a paper clip burn?

@MindMoulder

Жыл бұрын

@@carlosonliones202 the paper clip is made out of metal usually so my best guess is that it wont

@dorarolfzen4132

5 ай бұрын

​​@@carlosonliones202and possibly release gases. Use pure copper or pure aluminum metal's which don't release any gas fumes.

I've used old cooking oil for outdoor lamps....one time my neighbor thought were eating a lot of french fries. 😅

@HungrySciANNtist2020

Жыл бұрын

😂😂

I THINK☝ A LOT OF PEOPLE WILL APPRECIATE YOUR VIDEO CAUSE OF OIL AND GAS CRISIS COMING UP..😄....I CERTAINLY LIKED IT A LOT CAUSE I LOVE TO BURN CANDLES AND SINCE CANDLES ARE ALSO BECOMING EXPENSIVE I LOVE THIS IDEA OF A SALT BOTTOM AND OIL + WICK GIVES U A NIGHT FULL OF COZINESS DURING COMING WINTER👏....😄😜...🐛🌷❤Si Netherlands

I used to get The Fray off of my jeans and then roll it in my hands dip it in wax and then pull it out and let it dry makes wonderful wicks

Oh my. A perpetual candle? Wow. Thank you for sharing this, ms Ann.

I've just tried it and it works!! 😊🌟🌟🌟😍💕🙏Thank you so much!! I didn't use salt, I just coiled a wire to sit at the bottom of a glass jar and used a cotton rope around the wire soaked in sunflower oil. At first, the flame made its way down slowly and I was thinking that it would die once it touches the oil inside the jar but no! The flame is now steady and it is a big flame sitting on top of the oil. (I tried it before with margarine but the flame just died as soon as it touched the margarine!!). I'm overjoyed that I have finally got it right!! I have put it inside my iron Woodburner and ill wait to see how long it lasts!! Thank you loads!! 🙏💕🌟☃️❄️🌨️ (as gas prices are up, I appreciate having a constant burning flame around the house!!)

@TheThreeMountains

2 жыл бұрын

Just to update you... I advise everyone to use these oil candles outside for the garden, etc. I used it indoors and this morning I found black soot in my nose... So, I will not use it indoors again with my son. But great for outdoor parties! 🎂🌟🎉🎉

@HungrySciANNtist2020

2 жыл бұрын

Haha, that was funny. But you are right it has that black soot. Also your idea on using coiled wire was brilliant! I’m glad you found this video useful.

@Celeste.Cooper

2 жыл бұрын

@@HungrySciANNtist2020 I wonder which metal works best for a coil and how yo make it?

@lilcricket4379

Жыл бұрын

Flicker of Hope ✨🌼🏵️

@baranjan4172

Жыл бұрын

@@TheThreeMountains same experience here. And they smell too.

A brilliant video.

Great idea! Must have a try!

Great idea,have to try it. Maybe layer different colors of sand to make it a bit more decorative.

This is a life saver my power just went out im useing data right now. With this oil lamp i know have light

How extraordinary!! Loved this lamp

Used 80% water, and add 10Grams salt, turmeric powder 1taple spoon, after used, this is effective method and your house safe and remove all negative energy, every think attract positive engry .. all good successful in your life...

very useful..easy and quick to make

WOW!!! Thanks keep it Simple Sweetheart

You can use marbles instead of salt too, they are pretty, infinitatly reusable, and then you aren't using up salt!

@4saken404

Жыл бұрын

Oh yes I really like this one! They should catch the light and not only look pretty but help disperse it. I'm going to have to try this one soon!

@TychoKingdom

Жыл бұрын

You're telling me marbles won't crack from the flame.

@jasonrist6582

Ай бұрын

Or perhaps pebbles?

@cindykq8086

8 күн бұрын

Or clean dry sand?

Thanks Linking this to a Be prepared Video!

Thank you for sharing your video ❤

What a treasure DIY, Thank you for sharing this ❤

thank you for sharing your idea

SUPER IDEA...THANKS

Very Nice that used salt and made that. Thanks to you

This is such a useful idea, Thank You for sharing✌

This is great its so much better than burning toxic scented candles.

Lovely video

The plastic tape was a genius idea. Gotta love smell of it once the wick is half way through. lol

@margotmargot4426

Жыл бұрын

not good to inhale it.

@user-sr6ec7uo2x

Жыл бұрын

The flame doesn' t have to reach the plastic tape and burn it as long as we have made sure it's inside the salt level. Of course using a long stick -if you can find one-is more convenient.

@cindykq8086

8 күн бұрын

Would a wooden chopstick work?

A very interesting idea! Thank you for sharing and the safe method for putting the flame out. Peace and kindness with prayers. 💜💜👏👏☕👌

@HungrySciANNtist2020

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Wishing the same to you.

So Beautiful! Thank you very much!

Excellent thank you. 👍 God bless you.

Wow this is so beautiful idea

@kishore.vungarala

Жыл бұрын

Yes😍

Hehehe good idea for stay in the farmhouse

Good video, except don't use plastic tape to tape sticks together - it may produce toxic fumes when burning. Instead either use paper tape or use longer grill sticks.

@HungrySciANNtist2020

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the idea. I’ll surely do next time.

@Phjghh

Жыл бұрын

Longer grill stick is banned by Donald Trump.

@kishore.vungarala

Жыл бұрын

Yes

@6stringgunner511

Жыл бұрын

@@Phjghh Save your corn dog sticks!!!

@soukiwifun5744

Жыл бұрын

@@Phjghh whaaaat! Why? Doesn't he have better things to do??

Fabulous ❤️ Thank You 🙏

No need to waste salt. Just fill half jar with water. Next add oil. Oil will float on water. Insert small cotton wick and burn. 😄😄😄😄

@ABC1701A

Жыл бұрын

Better still find a small round metal holder - a wick holder from a tealight works - and punch a TINY hole in it, just bit enough for the wick to come through. Then float that on the surface and it holds the wick in place. You can also use plastic, I've seen that done as well, and you can make very decorative ones with shells/flowers etc in the water [add food colouring if you want to] before putting the oil on top. They were very fashionable to buy/use about 7-10 years ago.

Muy bueno,gracias

Waaaoooo..... Excelente

Great idea👍💡 thanks for sharing

@kishore.vungarala

Жыл бұрын

😍

Nice job 👍

use a wooden barbecue stick, it's longer and safer compared to binding the sticks with scotch. you can also roll all together a paper shit and a handkerchief on the outside layer: the paper will strengthen the wick and the handkerchief will absorb the oil. know that used oil will smell a lot and your home will have a (fries or else) scent. but if it's an emergency just do as you can.

Great 👍 video to learning from you ❤❤❤

@HungrySciANNtist2020

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Wow thanks

Amazing will definately try

@kishore.vungarala

Жыл бұрын

😍

I love it. Thank you

Wow Lov it

Ah! the salt holds the wick part up! so clever!

good vidiyo tanks

Excellent friend.... Thank you Universe.... Thank you

@kishore.vungarala

Жыл бұрын

Yes🤩

Clever idea

Perfection

🙏,for this idea.

Wow supev

Wow. Blessings

@kishore.vungarala

Жыл бұрын

Yes😍

Good idea

Bravo !

Thank you for sharing, very helpful & economical❤️

@kishore.vungarala

Жыл бұрын

🤩

How ingenious! I wonder if coarse sand could replace the rock NaCl if no salt was available? Will give it a try.

@lindaappleby2746

Жыл бұрын

Ron Brown in his book Olive Oil Lamps says dry sand works well.

In an emergency, two of the most precious things - salt and cooking oil - used to make light. Clever trick, but expensive after a disaster! I'd rather go without that kind of light, than do without cooking oil and salt. Still, clever if it's in abundance.

@NeatO oh oh🥰!

Very good👍

@HungrySciANNtist2020

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

👏👏👏👏amei obrigada.

Nice.

Kam raraba ao are I eta ami Channel aio very nice experience

Very good

Super cool and immensely useful.Thanks for this👏👏👏👏👏

@kishore.vungarala

Жыл бұрын

😍

I liked it!

What works really well for cheap wicks is the cotton mop replacements. I get mine from the $ store. $2 for a lot of wicks. Coconut and olive oil burn clean!

Great way to use up old oil!!😄

@ava4689

9 ай бұрын

You can also make a pretty good candle by using an old recycled can, bacon grease, and a twisted up paper towel. It smells like bacon but burns for a while.

Very good work from you. 😉👍👍 ❤️From Qatar

@kishore.vungarala

Жыл бұрын

Yes😍

Love it ❤️

you are great

@kishore.vungarala

Жыл бұрын

Yes😍

How long it will last?

Thank you so much 🤗🙌🙏❤🤗🙌🙏❤

You can also use baby oil , as a wick you can use a rizla paper, screwed tight , soak most in the oil Just leave alittle dry on top, you have a light and an air freshener 😉 ( old prison trick ) Love and light ❤🙏❤

@katrinaangelapurca4683

Жыл бұрын

Why does it has air freshener? Is it because of the baby oil?

@user-zw8ke4kl4j

Жыл бұрын

@@katrinaangelapurca4683 нет,эта свеча освежитель воздуха ( если в туалете зажечь спичку, или кусок бумаги ,свечу ,то исчезает неприятный запах )

@melodioushaste

Жыл бұрын

mentioning baby oil and old prison trick in the same sentence might conjure up some images that you don't wish to? Or many you do?

We are doing that ever since, years ago....specially in typhoon times...

awesome

@kishore.vungarala

Жыл бұрын

Yes😍

Instead of wasting salt use cotton drawstring 2 inches more then the height of the jar. make a tight fitting hole in the lid of jar from inside in X shape and bend the four cutting outward to top side of lid to secure the cotton drawstring wick fill the jar and light the lamp

Thanks 🙏👍

I tried it without using oil it still works, salt is a good fuel

Thanks

Nice

@kishore.vungarala

Жыл бұрын

Yes😍

Thank you 🙏💖

I turned this on with head phones thinking I’d walk away and listen to the instructions 😂😂😂

@brightgreencarrot

6 ай бұрын

😂

Wow Going to make one right now thanks

This would be ok for short use during an emergency, but too stinky and smokey for prolonged use.

@ava4689

9 ай бұрын

Depends on the oil

Thank you

👍👌 may be addition of fragrance oils or citronella oil help in a way too

@Acd-Efz

Жыл бұрын

Please, be careful not to use synthetic fragrances as they could poison the air you breath, should you use the candle indoors… for example in the Northern hemisphere during winter.

@neelakrishna

Жыл бұрын

@@Acd-Efz ok 👍 Tku 🌹

thanks 🙏

Any particular reason to not just use sand instead of salt? It is just to hold the wick in place, right?

@HungrySciANNtist2020

2 жыл бұрын

Nice idea. Yes you can use sand to make the wick stand. I used salt because its available in my kitchen.

@diva555sg

2 жыл бұрын

I saw the video salt on crisco make it last longer.

@ventusheart5733

8 ай бұрын

I tried with sugar and it worked too

@littlejack6123

4 ай бұрын

​wouldn't sugar melt and get sticky and burn??😊@@ventusheart5733

so if the salt is just to keep the wick vertical, you could use any granular solid that doesn't disolve in the liquid fuel.... Coarse sand, fine pebbles...

@Olhamo

Жыл бұрын

sand would be nice

Great perfect idea .....🌏🌎🌎💕💕💕🥳🥳How long it's last burn?

உங்கள் முயற்சிக்கு வாழ்த்துக்கள் 💐

Good

So the salt purpose is to support the wick

Wow 😳

Mason Jar Oil Lamps (Making lantern and candle with cooking oil

Thrifty idea!

How long will the light last