One things I have found out is that you can use Crisco as an emergency candle. Just buy some candle wicks and insert them into the can. It is said to be able to burn for up to 45 hours; however, make sure that if you do this in an emergency that you watch it. Most Crisco cans are foil lined cardboard meaning that the container itself is flammable. I know that you can get them cheaper at Costco or bulk stores like that. There are also almost always coupons out for Crisco if you like to coupon as well to help out your stockpile.
I personally will be pouring Crisco into canning jars to make it safer. I will do so by using a double broiler to safely melt the Crisco so I can pour it into the jars. If you want before hand you can hot glue the wick to the bottom of the jar. I have hear others use tiny washers to hold them down. Either way works so that the wick stays all the way to the bottom of the jar. Use some sort of stick or straw to wrap around the top part of the wick before you trip it off so that it will stay straight when you pour the Crisco in. You can also add in oil dyes and oil crayons to add colors if that is important to you but I think it is a waste of time and money that could go to something else. One thing to consider is adding in essential oils. There are a few that can help actually. I am going to put that in another post though as having EO's on hand are a great idea for your medicine cabinet.
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