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Metal, Oil Burning Candle

Step 6Light

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Pour vegetable oil into the tray. Give the wick some time to soak up the oil. Then light the wick.TA DA!



NOTE: If your string is coated with anything it won't work! Also the tray WILL GET HOT!









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Apr 11, 2009. 4:01 PMstrmrnnr says:
Looks like an exceellent bon fire starter for the survival kit. The metal parts are recoverable. Just need a little 5ml of oil for a couple of lites and a match.
Sep 19, 2009. 6:48 PMplumber4 says:
Excellent idea! You could fit this in the Altoid tin emergency kit to use for light< heat or fire starting. Maybe use very small eyedrop bottle to store the oil.
Jul 25, 2009. 10:49 AM_zAp_ says:
I really like what you did there, simple and defenitely a cool (or hot i guess) idea!
Jul 10, 2007. 6:30 PMluver says:
niceeeee! roll up a baking foil or tin or old tube. just nail some holes :) good i-d-Aa

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