| Oil candles are one of the oldest types of candles in | | | | have no odor and produce absolutely no soot. The |
| use. They are safer, cleaner, convenient and cheaper | | | | wick is generally made of cotton and fiberglass. |
| than wax candles. Oil candles also have a constant | | | | Oil candles can also be made at home. Just fill jar or a |
| flame height unlike wax candles, with no dripping wax! | | | | bottle with lamp oil. Put a wick in a glass tube so that |
| However, they need a little bit of maintenance | | | | just 1/8? of the wick is above top. You can also use |
| including the occasional wick adjustment and cleaning. | | | | an adaptor ring to adjust the wick. Place the wick in |
| And they burn continuously for a long time- even 24 | | | | the bottle. Allow the wick to absorb the oil till the top |
| hours. Since lamp oil can be purchased in larger | | | | and then light the candle. The bottle or the jar can |
| quantities at cheaper price, these are also very cost | | | | also be decorated with flowers, herbs, colorful |
| effective. Oil candles make superb gifts. These days, | | | | buttons and beads, marbles, seashells etc inserted |
| there are many kinds of beautifully designed oil | | | | into the bottle. Oil candles can also be filled with |
| candles available along with lamp oil and specially | | | | aromatic oils in appealing fragrances. These are special |
| designed wicks. They can also be custom designed | | | | fragrances specially meant for candle making. |
| as per specifications. | | | | Most of the oil candle supplies are easily available |
| Oil candles can be made of certain kinds of oils such | | | | anywhere. There are special stores that sell these |
| as liquid paraffin oil. Candle oil can be purchased in | | | | supplies. There are also many websites that provide |
| bulk. It is generally priced at around $2.00 for an 8oz | | | | information about oil candle supplies, which can also |
| bottle. A set of four bottles can be obtained for | | | | be purchased online. |
| $4.00 or less. There are also special lamp oils that | | | | |