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== Description ==
== Description ==
A source of light typically burning a fuel source to produce light
A source of light or heat, typically burning a fuel source. Can be made from [[Ceramic|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 whet and saturate the wick.
# Light the wick.
 
==== Limelight ====


== Forms of lamps ==
== Forms of lamps ==

Revision as of 01:34, 10 May 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

  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 whet and saturate the wick.
  5. Light the wick.

Limelight

Forms of lamps

• Oil lamp

• Calcium carbide lamp