Lamp

Description

A source of light or heat, typically burning a fuel source. Can be made from ceramics, metal, or other materials. May be powered by oil, kerosene, electricity, or other sources.

Materials

• a wick, often cotton, or other fibrous plant materials.

Crafting Instructions

Basic Oil Lamp

1. Using clay and methods described in pottery, create a vessel with a reservoir for oil and a place for a wick.
2. Fill reservoir with oil.
3. Create a wick by twisting fibrous material into a tight bundle, and place in oil with a section above the liquid's line.
4. Allow time for capillary action to wet and saturate the wick.
5. Light the wick.

Forms of lamps

• Oil lamp

• Calcium carbide lamp