From potatoes I make a candle, burns almost 7 hours, and costs a penny Bashny.Net

Homemade candles In modern times, this is a real find. In the shops to find candles is problematic. This is not surprising, because the goods are running. But it is not for nothing that Ukrainians demonstrate extraordinary resilience and courage. The full-scale invasion has been going on for more than 9 months. Russia mercilessly attacks energy facilities to leave people without light, water, heat. It doesn't make much sense. No matter how difficult it may be, the Ukrainian people will survive such difficulties.



Homemade candles Let the idea make potato candle Someone might be laughing. Really, what kind of candle is that? But there is no need to jump to conclusions. Potatoes can make a very nice and effective candle. But it is important to build it correctly, so that nothing smokes or burns more measure.



Try to choose a medium-sized potato for such a candle. Not too small, but not too big. Cut the root vegetable into two even halves. They make two candles. Prepare small bowls (glasses, cups, stands), where you can pour vegetable-oil. From the outside of the potato can be removed protruding side, so that it is more reliably located in a bowl with oil.



Now we have to make a fuse. It must be passed through the whole half of the potatoes, so that it reaches the bottom of the bowl and is constantly soaked in vegetable oil. As you already had time to understand, the principle of operation of such a candle is similar to those installed in small temples. As a wick, you can use a piece of cotton disk or bandage. You can try to make a candle like that, but it's at risk. smoke.



To solve this problem, try replacing the fabric wick with regular matches. Cut out a small depression in the center homemade candle. Put some matches in there. You can do 3-4 at once. The first candle can be a test, it is on it that you can adjust the depth of immersion of matches so that nothing smokes.



Do not rush to blame potatoes for all the troubles if homemade candles do not turn out. There may have been a mistake in their creation. Try to figure out what was done wrong and adjust that moment. For example, replace the wick or make a new candle. By the way, we recommend using only refined sunflower oil without odor.

One such candle is enough for about 7 hours of uninterrupted combustion. Of course, such a baby will not give much light. But as they say, for fishlessness and cancer fish. And in total darkness, a potato candle will help. So these candles on the pickup will also work. In addition, they can be done by the whole family. Another effective fixationNot yet.



Homemade candles: life hacks for economical Of course, such a candle has minuses. First, it's its faint brightness. But we must understand that from a man-made candle of a tiny size should not expect more. It is important to keep an eye on small children and animals when they are in the home. There is a risk that someone will accidentally turn over, touch, break a bowl with a potato candle.



How interested are you in such a life hack? Be sure to write your opinion in the comments. Even if you don't plan on doing it yet. potatoesIt is better to keep this article in mind. Who knows, maybe in the most difficult time it will be useful. We sincerely wish every Ukrainian patience and perseverance. Keep in mind that even the darkest night ends when dawn comes.