ArmedHightechRedneck t1_iu3kcuf wrote on October 28, 2022 at 8:35 AM

You should perhaps post a picture of what you made or describe it a bit more in detail for us to give proper answers. When you say lantern: Is the flame going to be inside the jar, or outside? Regardless I would not use electrical tape on something where there is going to be a flame - the tape might shrink or even catch fire.

Mindydoll OP t1_iu3kylt wrote on October 28, 2022 at 8:44 AM

Oh I thought electrical tape was flame retardant? I tried posting a pic but it won’t let me. I made a hole in the lid for the wick to go through so the flame is on the outside

Hattix t1_iu3ls1n wrote on October 28, 2022 at 8:56 AM

Flame retardant just means it won't sustain a flame itself. Doesn't say "fire resistant".

Electrical tape will warp, char, and melt.

5degreenegativerake t1_iu49ai9 wrote on October 28, 2022 at 1:14 PM

And it will smell like shit while it’s hot and forever thereafter.

ArmedHightechRedneck t1_iu3rcgz wrote on October 28, 2022 at 10:14 AM

The tape might not burn, but it can melt. Also not all electrical tape is equal - a lot of imported cheap stuff might not fully live up to requirements ;-)

Regarding the rest of the setup it sounds pretty much like a standard oil lamp style of setup. As long as the flame isn’t directly against the glass - and if you hold the wick using the metal lid it isn’t- then you should be good to go :-)

Techtopics t1_iu6ptp1 wrote on October 28, 2022 at 11:38 PM

When it comes to electrical tape it will melt and distort. Flame will destroy the neglectful at bonds but once the heat source is removed it will extinguish.