Tuesday, April 12, 2011

TL Auction #6 - Rock Oil Candle

Item: Rock Oil Candle
Value: $30
Location: US
Reserve: $5
Auction start: 4/13 8:00 am Central
Auction end: 4/15 8:00 pm Central
Questions about the item: member(dot)thao(at)gmail.com

Auction includes hand made rock oil candle with 1-3 Pyrex wick holders with braided fiberglass wicks are placed in ¼ inch hole(s) drilled through the rock. The candle will be made from a flat stone, slate, misc rock, usually 12” across or so.  A bowl is permanently attached to the bottom of the rock to hold the oil. A funnel will be included. The wicks will never need replacing.
IMPORTANT: THE OIL MUST BE Ultra Pure Paraffin Oil IF USED INDOORS. REGULAR LAMP OIL WILL SMOKE AND SMELL.

These are examples of rock oil candles. Your rock oil candle will be similar to these examples but will not be the exact same. No two candles look alike, they are rocks, after all. :)







About the artist: Richard Harmeson is a proud father and even prouder grandfather who is overwhelmed by the kindness and generosity shown to his family during this time.

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