How Do You Use A Cotton Ball For An Oil Lamp Wick?
An oil lamp produces light continuously for a period using an oil-based fuel source. The use of oil lamps is historical. Traditionally they started as a basic form of lighting used as an alternative to candles, prior to electric lights. Today they serve as decorative accents. They produce an ambiance that is hard to find with modern lighting. A wick inserted into the oil keeps the flame burning. When the wick burns out, it needs to be replaced. Fans of oil lamps may consider using cotton balls for homemade wicks. The process is simple and costs little. Unravel three cotton balls. Pull the balls out, and stretch the cotton until elongated, like a stick. Place the long cotton sticks down on a flat surface. Connect the ends together, overlapping 1/2 inch. Use your finger and roll the ends. Think of a rolling pin, and use that type motion. Keep rolling until you produce a long, tight wick. Light a candle, and let the wax burn down until it pools. Once enough warm wax is melted, blow out th
