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Latest revision as of 21:30, 17 June 2025
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
- Using clay and methods described in pottery, create a vessel with a reservoir for oil and a place for a wick.
- Fill reservoir with oil.
- Create a wick by twisting fibrous material into a tight bundle, and place in oil with a section above the liquid's line.
- Allow time for capillary action to wet and saturate the wick.
- Light the wick.
Limelight
Forms of lamps
• Oil lamp
• Calcium carbide lamp