15 thoughts on “Lemon-filled Olive Oil Lanterns”

  1. This is just a thought, and I haven’t researched it any, but with kids, I’m sure you all have plenty of broken crayon pieces. You could probably melt them down and make layered, colored candles just to have on hand for lighting. They wouldn’t smell pretty or be good for medicinal uses, but they would probably work. If nothing else, cheap Christmas presents!

  2. Not a bad idea, Crystal! I actually found some household wax inside my baking cabinet today and realized that you can make candles out of that too. I’ve always just used it when making bon bons because you have to melt the chocolate and wax together to make a coating for them. Can’t remember how much the household wax is since I only purchase a box about every four years or so because it lasts such a long time. It’s fun to think that you can make a candle out of just about any empty container you want and add your favorite essential oil to give it a specific fragrance. Wonderful, inexpensive gift idea!

  3. Hello,
    How long does the fresh fruit last in the oil lamps? I am trying to find shelf life of this, but most people suggest dried or fake fruit. I would much rather use real fresh, but drying is an option. I’m just not sure if any of those items, fresh or dried, would rot in the oil, and if so, then would you change out the oil completely? Thanks 😉

    • It all depends on how long you keep the fruit completely covered with the oil. Any portion that is exposed to the air will start to mold like normal, so you would have to clean out the jar and start over. The oil works like a preserving agent, so it can potentially make the fruit last for 6-12 months if not longer.

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  6. May be a good idea if you poked a hole in the top of the metal lid and threaded the wick thru it. Just tie a knot in the wick to keep it from falling in.

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