Book 2: Olive Oil Lamps &c. (Non-Electric Lighting)

Ron Brown delivers a very cool book on home-made non-electric lamps. These oil lamps are fun to make, and the ingredients are common that we usually have at home. The Introduction discusses how to be creative with common household items to make a 30 minute investment. Several ideas that the author presented is the first time I learned that we can make our own oil lamps, and it's as interesting as it is fun. Ron Brown also includes in the Introduction, his personal experiences in blackouts, and I totally agree that it's scary, and unsafe.I have experienced too many blackouts, some lasting for days in the northeast, and even where I now reside in the southwest, we get many dust storms that knock out the electricity. In many instances, my flashlight didn't work, leaving you feeling doomed. To learn these simple Designs is a plus factor of knowledge for you, and to share with others. These lamps can save the day, and scary moments.Some of the Designs include: Cotton Puff; Pyrex Measuring cup; Beer Bottle Lamp; And many other Designs. The Floating Design is totally awesome, adapted from an ancient pattern. The Orange Peel Design is pretty, and the Philippine Design gives off lots of light & is also pretty.The author includes Safety Rules, What To Do & What Not To Do, and the Best oils to use. In addition, he advises the oils that should not be used. We also learn how to make wicks. This book is creative, fun-filled, and very useful. Highly recommended.

Really a book on vegetable oil lamps in general, and a pretty good one at that. Covers all you need to know to make your own without burning down the house-- and if you stick to vegetable oils, you CAN'T burn down the house. The author spent some time with his subject. Sometimes beautiful, but always useful designs. For parties or when the power goes out and the batteries die, this info could prove very helpful....

Covers many types of oil lamps. Of course they are also all similar in that they have oil and a wick.Following the instructions I made a basic lamp with a tiny mason jar and it's lid. My wife was surprised that it works. The lamp puts out the same light as a candle. So an oil lamp will not be my primary plan for lighting if the electricity goes out. Using an oil lamp would be several steps down my list of preferences but now that I have read this little book it is a viable option.

Okay preppers or you who just want to be ready when the lights go out...Although I plan to use a home made version of the "I-Didn't-Know-That-Olive-Oil-Would-Burn lamp, I found the descriptions of the other types of lamps in this genre very interesting and potentially useful. Ron does this in a pleasing conversational style.The safety considerations and the warnings are well worth much more than the price of the book.

Very informative however I wanted to know if I could use olive oil in my antique lantern. Maybe I missed it. Still would recommend this book.

Author does a nice job of explaining the variety of fuels to use (and not to use). Very nice ideas on how to make a variety of lamps. I do wish there had been more photos. All in all I highly recommend the book to everyone, from the average homeowner to the hard core doomsday prepper.

Would-be Preppers will benefit from reading this book.Personally I choose cooking oils as combustible, because they are non dangerous to store with little ones around, can be eaten too (olive oil has unlimited storage possibility when not stored in plastic). No fire hazard is greatly appreciated.

I found this to be an interesting and informative read. I plan to get more from this series.The generally softer light from non-electric sources can be useful for adjusting circadian rhythm and getting better sleep. There is also the utility of alternative lighting when electric power is unreliable, the book also addresses safety issues, things NOT to do.

Excellent and informative,this book is a gem.

Tem coisas interessantes, mas se você leu outros livros mais recentes do autor vai se decepcionar. O livro não é bem estruturado e falta profundidade nos temas. Na verdade, se parece com um texto que você encontraria em um blog na internet. Se você for totalmente ignorante no assunto, considerando o baixo preço, dá para perder uns 15 minutos e ter algumas idéias.