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Question:a reservoir for an oil lamp?
I am trying to make oil lamps out of conch shells for decorations and to give away as favors for my wedding. I don't think it will be that difficult with a little trial and error, but I just want to get some ideas as to what kind of sealant I should use to close off the tip of the shell so that I can drill a hole and put oil and a wick into it. Only genuine suggestions please...no smarta*s snide remarks. :] Thanks.
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There is a company that has a patent for the process of sealing the shell in order to make an oil reservoir, and I just want to be clear that I am in no way trying or hoping to steal that patent. I would purchase the shells from that unnamed company but I don't have enough $$$ in my wedding budget to spend $20-30/shel
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clear silicone works really well. I make rock lamps and that is what I use. 1 tube will last you a long time.
if you want it to last forever use epoxy,it even comes in many colors,try craft store or a tile and marble supply ,they have colors to match marble and granite.P.S.good idea..
you just got two very excellent and workable answers, those are products i'd use.
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