During a power outage, one of the most common items that every household keeps close by is a flashlight or some candles. A power generator for emergencies like this is very useful, but not everyone owns one, if you also don’t have a flashlight or candle for some reason, then one thing that you can try is to make a DIY lamp.
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This idea by Great Lakes Country on YouTube is so clever and budget-friendly because most of the materials that you’ll need can be found around your house. This DIY lamp can last for hours and you can easily refill it once you notice that the level of the oil has gone down. Learn how now by watching the video tutorial below.
Materials for Mason Jar Oil Lamps:
- Mason jar, with lid and ring
- Cotton wick, roughly 8-inch long
- Cooking oil
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Drill
How to Make Mason Jar Oil Lamps:
Step 1
Draw a hole at the center of the lid, then drill from the bottom, and fit the wick through the hole inserting it from the bottom. This way the rough edges will keep the wick from sliding down.
Step 2
Pull it through until you have exposed just enough at the top of the lid, about ½ inch, then fill the jar with oil until almost full, leaving some headspace, and then set the wick in the oil.
Step 3
Secure the lid with the ring, then let it sit for a few minutes, and let the oil soak the wick completely. You can now light up your oil lamp. Watch the full video tutorial to see how to make an oil jar lantern version.
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Easy DIY Mason Jar Oil Lamps
