Hanging Oillamp/bug Repellent

by l8nite in Workshop > Lighting

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Hanging Oillamp/bug Repellent

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This is an adaptation of the many other oillamps shown on here or you can leave off the lid and put a candle in the jar or even a small plant

You Will Need

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Your going to need,
a jar with a lid
wire, Im using floral wire here but you can use electrical wire
something to cut the wire
A wick ( I took one from a tiki torch that melted on me)
citronella oil or regular lamp oil

Making It Hangable

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You will need 3 or 4 pieces of wire around 30" long, I doubled up the floral wire for strenght and to add a little something to the finished product.. Pretty simple, wrap the wire around the jar below the screw cap and twist to hold it tight

Repeat

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repeat the above step 3 or 4 times depending on how many wires you want your lamp to hang from

Connect

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Now connect the wires at the top, making sure the lamp will hang level, add another short piece as a loop to hang from

Make It a Lamp

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Drill or cut a hole in the lid to fit your wick

Assembly

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cut your wick to lenght and insert in the lamp, fill the jar with oil and let the wick soak for an hour or so

Hang It Up and Enjoy

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Find a place in a tree or other location to hang your lamp and enjoy