Michael Faraday’s The Chemical History of the Candle
Not something that we think of a lot even when we make candles, but there is a lot of science behind the humble candle, if you are interested there are a series of lectures by the great scientist Michael Faraday on a variety of subjects such as the brightness of the flame or hydrogen in the candle. It is a fascinating read that you can find here. I only copy the introduction by W. Crookes. Photo: License All rights reserved by hellolololo “From the primitive pine-torch to the paraffin candle, how wide an interval! between them how vast a contrast! The means adopted by man to illuminate his home at night, stamp at once his position in the scale of civilisation. The fluid bitumen of the far East, blazing in rude vessels of baked earth; the Etruscan lamp,...
How to Make a Recycled Outdoor Chandelier
Making something yourself not only saves you money and when you are recycling items you no longer use it can be good for the environment but it will also make you feel good. This is time you can make a cyclepunk chandelier suitable to be placed outdoor And as you can see from this tutorial you can end up with an appealing end product made with bottles and bike parts. Have fun! via Treehugger
Crystal Chandelier in Sydney Harbour
It is not everyday that chandeliers are in the news, today this huge chandelier was spotted on a boat around Sydney Harbour. It is part of the set of the coming La Traviata which will be held outside the Sydney Opera House. This chandelier is made of 10.000 Swarovski crystals. You can see some photos here and also here. In the second link you can also see a video. It is amazing to see in the video how small that guy on the chandelier is, it really gives us an idea of its size.
Candle Holder for your Patio
It is nearly that time of the year again, longer and warmer evening and you can eat or spend time in your garden and patio. If you really want to relax you can have a few candle holders for your patio and we have found for your something quite nice and at the same time affordable, all the way from California a hand crafted rock candle holder found on Etsy. The right size for a votive candle, and if you have a problems with mosquitoes or other tiny flying pests in your area, get a few citronella candles to keep them away. You will love the scent, they won’t and will leave you...
Restored Vintage Lamps and Chandeliers
If you are looking for something vintage, anything from chandeliers to wall sconces you should have a look at Judi’s Lamps shops on Etsy, there is a lot of choice and it is all fairly affordable too. All these objects are from the 1920s – 1970s and restored, I spotted a few Art Deco sconces and I know how popular these still are now. So do go and have a look if you are looking for something with a captivating antique look and feel.
Make a Birdcage Chandelier
Today we have a look at how to save $$$ by making a birdcage chandelier yourself that looks like a really expensive one such as one by Restoration Hardware. It is a chandelier that will get noticed but you can make it for a fraction of its price if you follow the instructions you find here. It says at the bottom that it will cost you about $60 to make something that would otherwise cost your $2300. Not bad at all.
Lightsaber lamp
I need a lamp for my desk, the one I have which is actually a floor lamp but for years was a faithful companion broke down a few weeks ago, I still do not know how to replace it. I don’t think that this lightsaber lamp would be the right choice for me but I am positive that it would be the right choice for many people. And an impressive weapon too. An idea for a gift for any Star Wars fan out there, while it is fun I don’t know if it is a good lamp but it is less than 20 dollars and will be definitely appreciated by a few people I know.
