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Light up your patio or deck—and keep the bugs away—with an easy-to-make mason jar oil lamp. You’ll need a mason jar, citronella or lamp oil and a lamp wick ( 1 / 8 in.). I tested multiple different wicks and oils, including olive oil and canola oil. I wanted to make a mason jar oil lamp using supplies I already had around the house, but when I used these oils, my lamp flickered out almost immediately. You need a citronella oil (like those used in tiki torches,) or a lamp oil. When I used Firefly Simply Pure paraffin lamp oil with citronella, which I purchased on amazon.com, my lamp burned for 30 minutes straight before I blew it out. And, it should last hours. I also had better results using a lamp wick instead of a regular candlewick. Lamp wicks are thicker and absorb the oil better. The simplest method for constructing your mason jar oil lamp starts with drilling a hole in the lid with a 1 / 8 in. drill bit. Then, pull your lamp wick through the hole, until about a 1 / 2 in. pokes out. Fill your mason jar with oil. Then, drape the lamp wick in the bottle and secure the lid. Let the wick absorb the oil for 15 minutes, and then light it and enjoy! You can also add a nozzle to the top of your mason jar oil lamp, like I did. It’s not essential; it’s just a little more stylish. For full instructions on how to make a nozzle, visit redleafstyle.com. Kirsten, Red Leaf Style redleafstyle.com
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