tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304911377945194348.comments2024-02-29T14:42:13.949-05:00Christy's Thrifty DecoratingChristyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06892639830313793543noreply@blogger.comBlogger1092125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304911377945194348.post-63515101058245637922016-05-06T18:40:45.505-04:002016-05-06T18:40:45.505-04:00Diana: 99% will work just fine. You can use that...Diana: 99% will work just fine. You can use that. Hope this helps!Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06892639830313793543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304911377945194348.post-85673173779391687692016-05-06T18:37:49.020-04:002016-05-06T18:37:49.020-04:00Julie: Deionized water and distilled water are no...Julie: Deionized water and distilled water are not the same. If you can't find distilled water, mix the alcohol and oils without it. It should work just fine. Some people don't add the distilled water. I think it will be fine. Hope this helps!<br />Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06892639830313793543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304911377945194348.post-66986440162395569202016-05-06T11:30:37.332-04:002016-05-06T11:30:37.332-04:00Hi I live in the UK and cannot find Distilled wate...Hi I live in the UK and cannot find Distilled water anywhere, Is De_ionised water suitable for making my own oils please, id be very grateful if you could help me. Thanks in advance :-D Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13633889646410484924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304911377945194348.post-84047695388067107222016-05-03T23:02:51.354-04:002016-05-03T23:02:51.354-04:00HI Christi
In canada I can only get 99% alcohol, ...HI Christi<br />In canada I can only get 99% alcohol, how do I make it 91%<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14364711466010851611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304911377945194348.post-91484504809835199112016-01-04T10:31:13.846-05:002016-01-04T10:31:13.846-05:00I always purchase Lampe Berger stones. Nothing el...I always purchase Lampe Berger stones. Nothing else works for me. I've purchased them on Ebay most of the time. Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06892639830313793543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304911377945194348.post-64049161797189231982016-01-03T18:14:45.298-05:002016-01-03T18:14:45.298-05:00What stone wicks do you purchase? I find them fall...What stone wicks do you purchase? I find them falling apart...even has the "ceramic" top crumble. I burn two lamps everyday and rotate the wicks. Keeping them soaking in 91% alcohol when not in use. Thanks. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08496682171892463634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304911377945194348.post-19304346993580528872015-11-19T16:29:07.899-05:002015-11-19T16:29:07.899-05:00Hi Sonia:
I know your frustration, first hand. It...Hi Sonia:<br />I know your frustration, first hand. It took me a few years to "master" the effusion lamps. Hopefully, I can help you.<br />The generic wick is probably garbage. I've never owned one that worked, more than a few times. But.....try putting it into a small, sealed plastic container, with 91% isopropyl alcohol and let it soak for a few weeks.<br /><br />Next: Go to to the grocery store or Home Depot/Lowes and purchase a "wind proof" light. It must say "windproof" on the packaging. They are the long ones that you use to light a grill with. I can't live without one! It makes a "blue" flame, not yellow, like a conventional lighter. The conventional lighters don't work well to light these effusion wick.<br /><br />Soak your Lampe Berger wick for a few days with the other one. Take it out, put it into the lamp and immediately light it using the new lighter. Keep the lighter on that wick until the stone turns red!! If you get it to light, let it flame for 5-6 minutes. Two minutes is too short. Then blow it out.<br /><br />For some reason, I'm not sure why, scents that mimic foods (i.e., snickerdoodle, cupcakes, cake..etc) do have a tendency to clog these wicks. Try and stick with scents like: fresh linen, mint,tropical-orange, lemon, etc. I stay away from food-like scents. You may want to cut down on the Snickerdoodle scent when mixing.<br /><br />Don't ever worry about soaking the wicks. The more the better. I have three soaking at all times in a sealed, Rubbermaid container. It helps to keep them clean. The purpose of using the new lighter is that it will "burn" the oil out of your stone.<br /><br />Also, that in mind, some stones go "bad" sometimes, for no reason. Most of the time I have been able to resurrect them by soaking, and "forcing" them to light with the lighter that has a blue flame. <br /><br />Always remember: never leave your effusion lamp with a flame, unattended. (I'm sure I don't have to tell you that-but I always feel better saying it). <br /><br />If you need any more help, don't hesitate to email me. Always happy to help. Good luck. email me at: christurner29@aol.comChristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06892639830313793543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304911377945194348.post-68659845985217677882015-11-19T16:26:49.765-05:002015-11-19T16:26:49.765-05:00nnChristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06892639830313793543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304911377945194348.post-26321885566920935102015-11-18T10:45:06.491-05:002015-11-18T10:45:06.491-05:00Hi Christy - I have 2 lamps - one wick is Lampe Be...Hi Christy - I have 2 lamps - one wick is Lampe Berger, and the other is generic (it came with the lamp). I used your recipe - ordered Brambleberry fragrance oils and used distilled water (Using<br />Butter Cream And Snickerdoodle Fragrance Oil 1 $6.20). I am soaking the wicks and stones in 91% isopropyl alcohol. However, with my homemade recipe, the stone (neither the Lampe Berger or the generic one) will stay hot after I light it and blow it out (after 2 minutes). They did work with my store-bought lamp oils, but now they do not (they stopped working immediately with the new recipe). Can you tell me if I am doing anything wrong? I have read through your troubleshooting post as well - racking my brain trying to figure out why my version of your recipe will not work. I have ordered new wicks (haven't arrived yet), and think I may go buy some more lamp oil at the store just to see if my currentt wicks still work with store-bought oil... signed, Confounded in HoustonAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12483046615695992978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304911377945194348.post-82169123732479963902015-07-08T21:38:20.357-04:002015-07-08T21:38:20.357-04:00.5 oz. is 1/2 oz. or 1 tablespoon. 1 oz. is approx....5 oz. is 1/2 oz. or 1 tablespoon. 1 oz. is approx. 30 ml, one teaspoon is approx. 5 ml (not .5). One teaspoon is NOT 1/2 (.5) oz. Some of your answers, you left off any measurement after the .5. In one answer you said that 3/4 oz. was not enough. So it is no wonder people are confused. Sorry.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17716902177429776324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304911377945194348.post-43675221869339754492015-06-09T13:47:36.353-04:002015-06-09T13:47:36.353-04:00it's a very great share christy, i really love...it's a very great share christy, i really love it, hope i can make it here in my place, I haven't had any experience with these particular wicks but i think i'm gonna try to make it one...thanks for sharing christy...:)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00404710511605424251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304911377945194348.post-54067023930035183032015-04-23T23:36:45.597-04:002015-04-23T23:36:45.597-04:00All plugins with bottles and wick is the same prin...All plugins with bottles and wick is the same principle except that the electricity is heating the ring around the wick. So, it can use the same recipe. Alcohol 91% and fragrance oil. I tried it before and worked great.Joelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01362886205260613724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304911377945194348.post-20175197535273139192015-04-08T16:29:07.909-04:002015-04-08T16:29:07.909-04:00Do you have a more detailed explanation in wick ma...Do you have a more detailed explanation in wick maintenance?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05487228108246131209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304911377945194348.post-67875707903396697932015-03-05T03:57:11.222-05:002015-03-05T03:57:11.222-05:00I recently ordered some fragrance oils from www.ca...I recently ordered some fragrance oils from www.candlesoylutions.com and was wondering if you could help me out and tell me how much of the fragrance oil I should add to the alcohol. Thank you in advance for your help and I love your blog...will definitely be ordering from brambleberry soon!!!EBerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00344933837026088208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304911377945194348.post-14381419443694980172015-02-10T02:13:43.445-05:002015-02-10T02:13:43.445-05:00aw! I see this as a unique king size platform bed,...aw! I see this as a unique <a href="http://www.agungf.com/king-size-platform-bed-comfortable-place-for-sleep/" rel="nofollow">king size platform bed</a>, using bamboo to beautify the bed is perfectly out of the boxemilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12086881102370702565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304911377945194348.post-91538529813894152092015-01-26T20:52:21.190-05:002015-01-26T20:52:21.190-05:00Katrina:
Glad to hear from you! Questions: I do n...Katrina:<br />Glad to hear from you! Questions: I do not believe that the lamp shape makes any difference. Just use the correct stone-that will take care of getting the fragrance through your house. I have not tried to make my own lamps. Too much work-lol. I find these lamps around from time to time and just purchase when I see one for a good price. <br />I still use the lamps and love them. Let me know if you have any problems. You can direct email me at : christurner29@aol.comChristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06892639830313793543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304911377945194348.post-74573799701533165912015-01-25T16:43:44.864-05:002015-01-25T16:43:44.864-05:00Delighted to find your blog about the effusion lam...Delighted to find your blog about the effusion lamps!<br /><br />I found a La Tee Dah lamp that I'd gotten at Pier 1 a few years ago...during some deep cleaning it resurfaced. Was disappointed to see it didn't come with the fuel. I think that's why I stuck it at the back of the shelf, made a mental note to go buy some fuel & some kind of tray/protector for my wood table, and forgot it. Apparently I didn't get to those bookshelves in last year's deep clean ; )<br /><br />Anyway, my Pier 1 doesn't sell these anymore, and didn't have any oil, so I began an online search and came across your wonderful posts.<br /><br />Like you, I am a serious candle burner. By the way, Gold Canyon candles are my favorite brand and I love burning their tea lights. It's a home party company, but I know the local rep and I just order through her without bothering with a home party. I think the tealights are not as expensive as the jars, and it's much easier to change scents.<br /><br />Can't wait until the oil gets here & I can finally try out my lamp! I think I'm going to love it after reading more about them.<br /><br /><br />Some questions I have, do you think the shape of the lamp matters on how well it diffuses?<br />Or the shape of the diffusion cap?<br />Have you tried making your own lamp out of other types of bases (pottery, crystal)?<br /><br />hope you are still using these lamps and don't mind more questions on a 7-yr-old topic!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13409547899591165787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304911377945194348.post-28380567947121350692015-01-25T16:43:31.026-05:002015-01-25T16:43:31.026-05:00Delighted to find your blog about the effusion lam...Delighted to find your blog about the effusion lamps!<br /><br />I found a La Tee Dah lamp that I'd gotten at Pier 1 a few years ago...during some deep cleaning it resurfaced. Was disappointed to see it didn't come with the fuel. I think that's why I stuck it at the back of the shelf, made a mental note to go buy some fuel & some kind of tray/protector for my wood table, and forgot it. Apparently I didn't get to those bookshelves in last year's deep clean ; )<br /><br />Anyway, my Pier 1 doesn't sell these anymore, and didn't have any oil, so I began an online search and came across your wonderful posts.<br /><br />Like you, I am a serious candle burner. By the way, Gold Canyon candles are my favorite brand and I love burning their tea lights. It's a home party company, but I know the local rep and I just order through her without bothering with a home party. I think the tealights are not as expensive as the jars, and it's much easier to change scents.<br /><br />Can't wait until the oil gets here & I can finally try out my lamp! I think I'm going to love it after reading more about them.<br /><br /><br />Some questions I have, do you think the shape of the lamp matters on how well it diffuses?<br />Or the shape of the diffusion cap?<br />Have you tried making your own lamp out of other types of bases (pottery, crystal)?<br /><br />hope you are still using these lamps and don't mind more questions on a 7-yr-old topic!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13409547899591165787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304911377945194348.post-21541551592416880152014-11-08T05:56:29.091-05:002014-11-08T05:56:29.091-05:00I live in the UK and can only get 99.9% alcohol ca...I live in the UK and can only get 99.9% alcohol can this be usedAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00009825162930115767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304911377945194348.post-8717370596826781692014-10-04T18:08:11.187-04:002014-10-04T18:08:11.187-04:00Hi Christy
I discovered your blog while looking fo...Hi Christy<br />I discovered your blog while looking for a Lampe Berger diy - great stuff! thank you. I have also visited some of your newer posts and they're terrific. I look forward to your next adventure. <br />Blessings,<br />LindaLinda at French Hollowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16840686328272457082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304911377945194348.post-28109929752078530762014-09-17T00:27:10.714-04:002014-09-17T00:27:10.714-04:00The photo below shows a Lampe Berger wick. ... nac...The photo below shows a Lampe Berger wick. ... <a href="http://nachttischlampetouch.blogspot.de" rel="nofollow">nachttischlampetouch.blogspot.de</a><br />Ottohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17643969584103623361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304911377945194348.post-5167311636547136082014-09-16T16:15:22.966-04:002014-09-16T16:15:22.966-04:00Here is a photo of the Lampe Berger wicks that I u...Here is a photo of the Lampe Berger wicks that I use. ... <a href="http://1nachttischlampe.blogspot.de" rel="nofollow">1nachttischlampe.blogspot.de</a><br />Wolfdietrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294910774059180656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304911377945194348.post-26700128344403065512014-08-22T08:41:13.005-04:002014-08-22T08:41:13.005-04:00You can get the Platinum wick from http://www.isce...You can get the Platinum wick from http://www.iscentu.com/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00901452078468535814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304911377945194348.post-61813363824294206572014-08-12T20:36:36.792-04:002014-08-12T20:36:36.792-04:00Yes, actually I have. I used them all the time. B...Yes, actually I have. I used them all the time. But, now they are hard to find, so I've converted back to the stone wick. Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06892639830313793543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304911377945194348.post-68308939301463494292014-07-24T01:57:54.339-04:002014-07-24T01:57:54.339-04:00Hi Christy,
Have you tried those Platinum wicks on...Hi Christy,<br />Have you tried those Platinum wicks on IScentU. If you have, are they the same?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04893471962920911764noreply@blogger.com