The great northern prepper has recently shared this quick tip when it comes to a can of crisco.
Crisco emergency candle.
That will make at least 200 candles and if you can get 45 days worth of light for less than 10 that s pretty darned cheap.
Use the shortening that was removed previously to fill in any divots.
A 48 ounce can of shortening is about 5 or less and 200 feet of wick is about 8.
Take your spoon and remove a small portion of the crisco directly in the center for a single wick candle if you are using an old candlestick.
The crisco brand was originally a candle company.
Candles are always good to have on hand in case the power goes out but if you get caught without any in your house you can make a dead simple candle with a tub of shortening and a piece of string.