Llewellyn Kouba on thu 21 oct 99
Dear Readers,
For some time I have been making oil lamps and a few years ago we had a
nice wick that I liked. It was about 1/16". I currently purchase a wick
from Aftosa that is called Glaswik (1/16") but don't like it because it is
slick and pulls out of the lamps. I remember a few years ago I had gotten
a 'Cotton' wick, maybe even from the same company but they no longer have a
cotton wick (or never did?) in this smaller size. Any hints where to
purchase wicking for oil lamps?
thanks in andvance.
Veronica Honthaas on fri 22 oct 99
Does anyone know the difference between wicking for oil lamps and plain old
thin cotton rope(light weight clothes line)? It sure looks the same to me.
terrasig on fri 22 oct 99
Axner has round cotton wick in the following sizes:
1/8" (item#182302, 10 cents a ft. or 750ft. spool for $55),
3/16" (#182304, $.20/ft, or 300ft. spool $44), and
1/4" (#182300, $.33/ft. or 225ft spool $58.50).
-----Original Message-----
From: Llewellyn Kouba
To: CLAYART@LSV.UKY.EDU
Date: Thursday, October 21, 1999 7:48 AM
Subject: Where to buy cotton wicking for oil lamps?
----------------------------Original message----------------------------
Dear Readers,
For some time I have been making oil lamps and a few years ago we had a
nice wick that I liked. It was about 1/16". I currently purchase a wick
from Aftosa that is called Glaswik (1/16") but don't like it because it is
slick and pulls out of the lamps. I remember a few years ago I had gotten
a 'Cotton' wick, maybe even from the same company but they no longer have a
cotton wick (or never did?) in this smaller size. Any hints where to
purchase wicking for oil lamps?
thanks in andvance.
Phyllis E. Tilton on sun 24 oct 99
LLewellyn: There have been ads for wicks in Ceramics Monthly--the small box
ads on the sides of the pages. I found some wicks at a local candle shop in
different sizes. I saw a display in one of the hardware stores--and it wasn't
when I needed them-but it is another area for you to check. Good Luck
Phyllis Tilton
Daisypet@aol.com
Karen A Peters on tue 26 oct 99
LLewellyn -
Depends upon what type of cotton you are looking for. There are several
gauges (thicknesses). I have found a great source at the large fabric
shops....This is cotton cording which usually is sewn into upholstery or
drapes. It comes in several weaves and thicknesses. The best part is
that it's at 15 cents a yard, seems to last well while burning and
doesn't smoke while burning.
Make sure that you get the cotton and not the fiberglass.
Karen
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Llewellyn Kouba on tue 7 dec 99
Dear Karen,
sorry for the very late response to some of my mail. I was told that
Fiberglass doesn't burn away (therefore doesn't smoke) and that it is the
cotton that smokes? I can't vouche for either one. Just wondering. I
former potter told me the above.
Llewellyn
-----Original Message-----
From: Karen A Peters
To: CLAYART@LSV.UKY.EDU
Date: Tuesday, October 26, 1999 7:15 AM
Subject: Re: Where to buy cotton wicking for oil lamps?
>----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>LLewellyn -
>
>Depends upon what type of cotton you are looking for. There are several
>gauges (thicknesses). I have found a great source at the large fabric
>shops....This is cotton cording which usually is sewn into upholstery or
>drapes. It comes in several weaves and thicknesses. The best part is
>that it's at 15 cents a yard, seems to last well while burning and
>doesn't smoke while burning.
>
>Make sure that you get the cotton and not the fiberglass.
>
>Karen
>___________________________________________________________________
>Get the Internet just the way you want it.
>Free software, free e-mail, and free Internet access for a month!
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