how to make candles out of butter Tweetwhy would you make candles out of butter? Idunno, but you can. now go make butter candles.
How about burning some rancid cooking oil:
http://www.instructables.com/id/10-Minute-Oil-Lamp/?ALLSTEPS
If emergency lighting is the issue, how about a 150 hour run time flashlight for under $6
http://www.instructables.com/id/Rayovac-Bright-10-LED-Mod-150-Hours-Under-600/?ALLSTEPS