How do you make fragrance lamp fuel?

To one 16-ounce bottle of alcohol, add 1/4 teaspoon of fragrance oil using a small funnel. Label the fragrance on the container. Test it in a lamp and add more fragrance oil if the scent is not strong enough for your liking. Some scents will burn well in a mix of up to 3/4 teaspoon of oil per 16 ounces of alcohol.
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How do you make homemade lantern fuel?

  1. Pour 1 tsp. of distilled water into the bottle of isopropyl alcohol.
  2. Pour 1/2 tsp. of essential oil into the bottle of isopropyl alcohol.
  3. Replace the lid on the bottle. Shake vigorously to mix the contents.
  4. Label the bottle. The homemade oil lamp fuel is ready to use. Tip.
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How do you make fragrance burner oil?

The recipe for making scented oils for burners is 50% carrier oil to 50% fragrance oil. That means if you want to make 2 ounces of scented oil, you would use 1 ounce DPG Solvent and 1 ounce fragrance oil, etc. Then stir.
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What is the best oil for oil lamps?

Flat wick lamps and lanterns are designed to burn brightest with kerosene fuel, but clear lamp oil works just fine too. A popular lamp oil choice is K-1 kerosene, which is affordable and readily available from filling stations or in prepackaged containers.
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What is DPG solvent?

DPG (dipropylene glycol) is a liquid solvent used in preparing fragrance for use in incense making. To prepare Natures Garden Concentrated Fragrance oils for incense use: mix 1 part fragrance to 2 parts DPG. Gallons of DPG are sold by volume, not weight. However, a gallon contains approximately 8.5 pounds.
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How to make your own Lampe Berger oil / fuel! (and general fragrance lamp tips and tricks)



Can you use any oil in Lampe Berger?

Only the use of Maison Berger Paris perfumes with the Maison Berger Paris catalytic process guarantee quality and safe use of the Lampe Berger. Using any other perfume than those by Maison Berger Paris could damage your Lampe Berger irreversibly.
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What kind of oil can I use in Lampe Berger?

Make your own oil for your lampe berger oil lamps. 91% isopropyl alcohol Essential oil I used about 8oz of the alcohol and several drops of essential oil (about 20, it wasn't a very strong scent.) You will save a ton of $$$$. Make your own oil for your lampe berger oil lamps.
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What is a good substitute for lamp oil?

Olive Oil: An odorless, smokeless renewable fuel that is a popular alternative to kerosene or lamp oil.
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Can you use vegetable oil for lamp oil?

What Vegetable Oil Can I Use for Lamps? You can use just about any cooking oil as a fuel for a lamp. Other types of fat – such as ghee or butter – will also work. Olive Oil: This is the best choice for your vegetable oil lamp.
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Can I use olive oil in my oil lamp?

Olive oil is definitely the best option for oil lamps, primarily because it does not produce smoke while burning. Since it is a 99 percent pure renewable fuel, it will not produce smoke or odor. The same cannot be said for other vegetable oils such as canola or corn oil.
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What are the ingredients in Lampe Berger oil?

Supplies
  • 20-30 drops of your favorite Fragrance Accords or Essential Oils.
  • a small disposable mixing cup.
  • disposable pipettes.
  • toothpick for stirring and/or measuring out a half drop.
  • 4 oz bottle of Propylene Glycol.
  • 16 oz 99% Isopropyl Alcohol.
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Can you add essential oils to kerosene?

One way to freshen the scent of burning kerosene lamps is to add a few drops of potpourri essential oil to each lamp full of kero.
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Can kerosene be used as lamp oil?

DON'T ever burn red kerosene in an indoor oil lamp, because the fumes from the red dye can be harmful. K-1 Kerosene can be used in indoor lanterns but contains sulfur and other impurities that can give it an unpleasant, oily smell when it burns (which can give some people a headache).
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How do you make a Lampe Berger fragrance?

All you'll need to do is mix the alcohol with a few drops of your scented oil. If you purchased a larger bottle of alcohol, measure out roughly 16 fluid ounces of it and pour it into a container. Then, add no more than 10 drops of your essential or fragrance oils to the alcohol.
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Can I use diffuser oil in a Lampe Berger?

Is it possible to put Lampe Berger perfumes in the scented reed diffuser? Our perfumes are designed especially for each diffusion mode and must not be mixed or used otherwise. Ensure you choose the reed diffuser refills for proper fragrance diffusion.
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Does Lampe Berger purify the air?

Benefits: The primary benefit of the Lampe Berger is the disinfecting action of heating isopropul alcohol to purify the air by breaking down the impurities on a molecular level. The Lampe Berger destroys bacteria and foul odors and increases the oxygen level.
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What can I use instead of DPG?

MPO and DPG are very similar when looking at their key properties, which promotes the possibilities for considering MPO as a replacement for DPG. A side-by-side comparison of various properties of the two glycols is provided below. Both MPO and DPG are inherently biodegradable.
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What ingredient makes a perfume last longer?

The ingredient that makes a fragrance last longer is the concentrated essential oil, which is why Anuket's roll-on fragrances are all 100% oils.
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Is DPG necessary in perfume?

DPG is a cutting agent used to dilute fragrances and essential oils. DPG is most commonly used in making incense. DPG allows the fragrance to bind to the stick or cone and creates a slow burning incense. The ratio used in incense making is 2 parts DPG to 1 part fragrance or essential oil.
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Can you use essential oils in an oil lamp?

Add a few drops of your essential oil of choice; this will give your lamp a beautiful fragrance once lit. Since I was using the lemon oil lamp in my kitchen, I used an orange essential oil, and for my flowers I used a lavender essential oil because I wanted to use it in my bedroom to help me relax.
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Is paraffin and kerosene the same thing?

Paraffin tends to be a more refined and distilled version of kerosene. This makes it more suitable for use within the home. Paraffin is more refined, which ensures that it will produce a lot less soot when it's burnt.
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Can I use paraffin instead of kerosene?

In fact, general paraffin for use as a heating fluid is often called kerosene, and the terms can be used interchangeably. So whether you opt for kerosene or paraffin for home use, you are essentially using the same product.
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