The basic slush lamp has 4 parts: 1) a small vessel that holds oil for fuel, 2) oil - whether vegetable or mineral in nature, 3) a wick that draws the fuel by capillary action, 4) an optional but helpful wick holder that stabilizes the wick and limits the flame spread. Fats can be used [...]
In my study of firecraft, I’m always trying different materials and combinations of materials to create fire. I’ve used deodorant sprays as well as hand sanitizer gel, which eventually led me to alcohol swabs. Alcohol swabs contain 70% Isopropyl Alcohol and can be purchased at a local drugstore or superstore. A box of 100 swabs [...]
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A weed has been defined as a plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered. Many people don’t know that purslane is edible, tasty, very nutritious, and is a wonderful vegetable! It is found throughout North America in waste places and fields. It was originally introduced from Europe.
As shown in the photo, the plant appears [...]
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I’ve been pondering some of the ways that we use time in estimation. Here are three applications:
1) Daylight until sunset
2) Distance of Lightning
3) Depth based on sound from a dropped object
Daylight - When you are outdoors and need to know how much daylight you have left to make camp or to return to your car [...]
