DIY Mason Jar Oil Lamps

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5 Minutes
Easy
Oil lamps are among the earliest forms of lighting with thousands of years of history. They are incredibly easy to make, safer than candles (will explain later!), and very economical: 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil can last over 2 hours!
These beautiful mason jar oil lamps are made with just oil, water, some special wicks, and botanical findings. You can even add some drops of essential oil for a fragrant experience!
First, gather some glass bottles and jars.
Fill with flowers or other treasures. Cover with water.
Pour some vegetable oil on top, till the oil form a layer of about 1/4" thick. Add the magic wick. To see where to find these special wicks, as well as lots of great tips, click here for all the details!
Now light it and enjoy the beautiful glow!


Why is it safer than candles? If it's knocked over, the flame would be immediately extinguished by the oil and water. The layer of oil never gets hot enough to burn, as in a frying oil fire!
The botanicals will last 4-6 days, and the wick can last a long time.
You may also like these paper flower lanterns. Click here for the tutorial and free printable design!
Love lanterns? Check out 20 DIY magical luminaries at the link below!
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Want more details about this and other DIY projects? Check out my blog post!
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  • Dee Dee on Sep 20, 2016
    If you want an fragrance added when do you add it? To the water or to the oil?
  • Irene Kushin Irene Kushin on Apr 14, 2018

    if you are making mason jar oil candle and you want to sell them how do you close the lid so it wont leak in transit and when you sell them? Thank you Irene

  • Bridget Gilligan Bridget Gilligan on Jun 03, 2018

    Are you putting real or fake flowers and other things in there? These are so pretty!

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