I had recently read an article about how to make a homemade oil lamp in a pinch (or catastrophe event perhaps). I have been wanting to try this with my son. Perhaps one day, hidden away from the interference from sassenach, this skill will be useful. We did follow the instructions...some things worked better in writing, than in actuality. We finally found something that worked in the end... We found a good shell to use to hold the oil. You are supposed to use one that can be supported on the base, so the oil will not run out...and is slightly fluted on one end to hold the wick. The wick was supposed to be any type of fibrous natural substance. You are supposed to be able to use any type of oil or fat. We tried first to use plant fibers and some yarn... We tried Canola Oil first, because I had some in the cabinet that I wanted to get rid of... We filled the shell with the canola oil...I did steady it using a box lid from a jewelry gift box. W
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ReplyDeleteTina, not sure how to link back beyond following - was there a widget or button?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos!!
ReplyDeleteJust stopped by from a Wednesday blog hop. I’m following you now and hope you’ll stop by my blog sometime too! Have a lovely week.
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Fantastic photos. Where are you? Love the one with the boy holding up the rock. Happy WW. Thanks for linking up.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful photos! Looks like you had a great time.
ReplyDeleteDropping by from the Wandering Wednesdays Blog Hop. I am now following and would love a follow back!
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Beautiful pictures! Thanks for stopping by following you back!
ReplyDeleteWhat a really beautiful place. It reminds me of Hocking Hills in Ohio. Thanks for following and am following you back. Thanks for the nice comment on my blog. Have a great week. tootsabellarose.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteHOW beautiful! In the Smokies? (the little boy baby... he's my sister's. He looks JUST like his daddy!)
ReplyDeleteWordless Wednesday is so neat! I've seen a few people do it and I may have to try it too. I found you on Follow me Wednesday on 3 Four and Under's blog.
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That looks like a spot near where I grew up and wrote about in my book ... is it out west? I'm your latest GFC follower from Welcome Wednesday. Hope you can stop by my place soon and return the favor.
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I have no idea where you are but it looks pretty neat. Thanks for stopping by. I'm following you now too.
ReplyDeleteWOW~ I love nature pictures!
ReplyDeleteBreathtaking!!
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@Jill - Thank you very much. Glad to have linked up.
ReplyDelete@Rhonda - These were in Pisgah National Forest. He wanted to climb on top of that rock, but discovered he could not get up there.
@Mikki - I have followed you back. I loved the WW photo.
@Life, Twins - thanks or the follow back. :)
ReplyDelete@Zaylyn - Thanks for the follow back. You have beautiful little babies.
@Heidi Hay, Heidi Hoe, iggly wiggly whattly woooeee. Glad to know that discussion was about the baby, no the BIL. You know some will wonder what this discussion is about! That baby must have one good looking daddy!
@Kim - Thanks for the link up and follow. Much appreciate. Following you back.
@SHauna - The forest is in Transylvania, NC. It is beautiful and off the beaten path - just my style!
ReplyDelete@Our Homeschool Reviews - thanks for the follow back and the compliment on the pictures of the hike and day trip in the outdoors.
@Good Girl - we had a great day that day and it was very camera worthy.
@April - thanks for the comments, you have some great blog designs!