Candles-Home Made 'Candles' & Lights

Some of the idea that are in separate threads are included in this article that has a number of ideas to make your own quick lights or candles, but it's got great photos for them!

Power’s Out and in a Pinch? How to Create 5 Makeshift Urban Survival Lights
https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/powers-out-and-in-a-pinch-how-to-create-5-makeshift-urban-survival-lights/

It’s impossible to be perfectly prepared for an imperfect world. Sometimes you just have to go MacGyver and solve common problems by using the resources you have on hand and a little ingenuity. I’ve always said that the ability to improvise is one of the most important survival skills.

This article is a collection (not all my own I’ll admit) of a few creative, makeshift lighting solutions you may have to deploy as a last resort if the grid goes down. You just never know when one of these innovative ideas might shed some light into your darkness.   ---CONTINUED---

I always keep the 'ends' of candles or what's left in a jar candle. I scoop out the leftover wax from the jar candles and keep it all in a zip-bag w/ the candle ends. I sort by color, to make it easier later.

I buy the wicks at the craft store to keep on hand.

Now, I can melt the wax and make my own candles. Or you can use the melted wax for firestarters. But, my goal is to use for candles.

How To Make 30 Hours Survival Candles with Soy Wax
http://www.askaprepper.com/make-cheap-30-hours-survival-candles-soy-wax/

  Soy wax burns cleaner and a lot longer than most paraffin waxes. This is what makes it the best option for survival candles.

But an emergency soy wax candle can cost up to $20.

I made mine’s with only $1.67 / candle:  ---CONTINUED---

rick1 wrote:Make your own lantern with a soda can and a candle

I think this is the first time I've seen this one! Good idea! I'm putting this link over on my EHP storage site, too!

Here's another:

Hunter's Candle Lantern

Make an Ambient Lamp Out of a Milk Jug
http://slcfoothillnet.blogspot.com/2012/09/milk-jug-emergency-light.html

This portable lamp is just a gallon milk jug filled with water, with a headlamp pointing into it. It's a clever repurposing trick that creates a great soft light perfect for reading, writing or illuminating indoors or out. ---CONTINUED---

Make a Lantern Out of Your Flashlight and a Milk Jug
https://www.instructables.com/Make-a-Lantern-out-of-your-flashlight-and-a-milk-j/

My son and I were going to tent camp in the backyard this weekend. My other battery powered lanterns used D and C cell batteries and the batteries were dead. I didn't feel like going out and spending money on new batteries. But, I had this bright LED flashlight, and a under sink cabinet full of empty milk jugs, so... ---CONTINUED---

How To Make A Candle That Lasts 100 Hours
https://urbansurvivalsite.com/how-to-make-candle-100-hours/

(SNIP) ... In this video, UK Here We Grow explains how to quickly make a candle that will last over 100 hours. Here’s what you need:

A typical tall white candle like one of these.
A glass jar that’s about an inch taller than the candle (so about 7.5″ in this case).
The glass jar’s screw-on lid (so you can cover the candle when not using it).
Some kind of vegetable fat (not lard).

Now here’s how to make it: ---CONTINUED---

How to Make Emergency Candles for Heat and Light
https://urbansurvivalsite.com/make-emergency-candles-heat-light/

(SNIP) ... If you want a bright candle that can also keep you warm and even cook food, it’s better to just make your own. It just takes a few ingredients, some time, and a bit of experimentation. Plus, you can customize them for producing either high heat, high light, or both! ---CONTINUED---