lamps and lanterns
Did a bit of looking today, trying to figure out what sort of lamp/lantern I'd like to get (I'd like more than just the one.). I'm really torn between drop-dead gorgeous lamps like this one or more practical ones like these here.
There are pretty brass lanterns here and they're having a buy 2 get one free sale, even. Whee!
And then I looked into lamp fuel. I like the idea of using oil better than the idea of using kerosene. So then I asked, What Is Lamp Oil? Wise-Geek says it's a refined petroleum product. And so is kerosene.
Well, crappity. I kinda would like to get away from petroleum, y'know? Lehman's to the rescue: Olive oil lamp kits. Sweet. But damned if they ain't ugly. Ugh.
Curious to know what was used before petroleum products?
Wikipedia says:
The main fuel in Western nations was whale oil, though extracts from fish, crude fish oil, nuts, and cheese was also used. Oozing crude petroleum was also used. The fuel was poured into the fuel reservoir via the pouring hole in the discus.
Castor oil was used by the ancient Egyptians. In Africa, carrot oil, peanut oil, mustard oil and nettle oil are used.
mmmm, mustard oil. Bet THAT was fun to read by. yikes.
And after all this, I still have no clue. I'm of the practical-but-pretty mindset, so a Coleman's just ain't gonna cut it.
There are pretty brass lanterns here and they're having a buy 2 get one free sale, even. Whee!
And then I looked into lamp fuel. I like the idea of using oil better than the idea of using kerosene. So then I asked, What Is Lamp Oil? Wise-Geek says it's a refined petroleum product. And so is kerosene.
Well, crappity. I kinda would like to get away from petroleum, y'know? Lehman's to the rescue: Olive oil lamp kits. Sweet. But damned if they ain't ugly. Ugh.
Curious to know what was used before petroleum products?
Wikipedia says:
The main fuel in Western nations was whale oil, though extracts from fish, crude fish oil, nuts, and cheese was also used. Oozing crude petroleum was also used. The fuel was poured into the fuel reservoir via the pouring hole in the discus.
Castor oil was used by the ancient Egyptians. In Africa, carrot oil, peanut oil, mustard oil and nettle oil are used.
mmmm, mustard oil. Bet THAT was fun to read by. yikes.
And after all this, I still have no clue. I'm of the practical-but-pretty mindset, so a Coleman's just ain't gonna cut it.