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Old 12-09-2011, 10:37 PM
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Default Light up Xmas tree.
Just finished this tree, I hollowed out the inside so a candle can go in it.
Anybody know what kind of wood it is?

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Old 12-09-2011, 11:04 PM
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Hopefully, fireproof!!!!! lol I don't know what kind of wood it is, but you did a bang up job.

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Old 12-10-2011, 12:53 AM
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Great tree well done .
Heres a thought Maybe if you get one of those small keychain flashlights and sit that under the tree rather than a candle?

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Old 12-10-2011, 09:49 AM
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Very nice. Hopefully not firewood.
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Old 12-10-2011, 11:21 AM
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I used one of those little tea candles, they are a small flame. I let one burn in there for bout 15 minutes, and then checked it, it was not hot at all. I looked around for some kind of fire proof paint or something, and had no luck. I think it will be fine, but I blow out candles if I leave the room even for a second! Better safe than sorry!
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Old 12-10-2011, 11:52 AM
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Try Flameless tea lights. I think Walmart has them. Also the Dollar Store.
Here is a link to give you an idea what is available.
Flameless Tea Lights with LED run on Batteries and Flicker

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Old 12-11-2011, 07:30 AM
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I 2nd, Hopefully, fireproof!!

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Old 12-11-2011, 09:44 AM
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Yes, I really wouldn't mix fire and wood, especially when the fire is "hidden" so to speak - much to easy to forget. I use tea light candles to start fires. 15 minute test isn't long enough, and what if the candle flame flares higher than you would ever expect? (sorry if I'm preaching to the Choir on this. LOL)

How about those little multi-colored flashing tea-light LED thingies already suggested? That would look really super with different color lights blinking inside it. :-)
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Old 12-11-2011, 01:11 PM
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I did not know the dollar store sold them, I got my candles there!LOL
I will look in to them, thanks!
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Old 12-13-2011, 09:04 PM
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Got some LED lights today, $1.00 for two!!!
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