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The making of a Roman lamp just as the Romans would have done it! Experimental Archaeology.
For a more detailed video showing the process in more detail you can see our updated video by following this link 👉 • Making A Roman Oil Lamp
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20 ноя 2009

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@PottedHistory 8 лет назад

The Romans used moulds for quite a lot of their ceramics including Lamps, Votives, Deity Figurines and even the decorated Samian Ware.

@PottedHistory 7 лет назад

The edges only need to be slightly wet, as the pressure of pushing the two halves of the mould together creates a permanent bond.

@Sira1973 8 лет назад

learn something new each day did not know the Roman used a mold for lamps. Thanks

@ryelor123 6 лет назад

That's a lot of wishes.

@PottedHistory 2 года назад

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@REDHORSEcreekSWIMMER 6 лет назад

Excellent video! I was curious if we have any evidence that the Romans used a plaster moulds? I know there are several Byzantine finds of oild lamp ceramic moulds. How long do your plaster moulds usually last?

@grahamtaylor6980 6 лет назад

Hi Jason, I am told that there are plaster moulds from Italy although the only ones that I have seen here in the UK have been ceramic. It's much easier to get a crisp finish with plaster and the moulds do last for hundreds of impressions. Ceramic moulds are even more durable.

@PottedHistory 2 года назад

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@PottedHistory 2 года назад

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@IShallNotBeSilent 4 года назад

These are wonderful! Can one buy molds for this or do you have to make them yourself?

@PottedHistory 4 года назад

Hi, we don't at present. Only because they take a long time to make and the price would have to reflect that. We are looking at the possibility of making a generic lamp mould that we could produce cheaply. Watch out on our shop www.potted-history.co.uk

@PottedHistory 4 года назад

Sorry I meant we don't sell them. We do make them 😊.

@IShallNotBeSilent 4 года назад

@@PottedHistory - Thank you for your reply. I will keep an eye out. Be Blessed!

@jennputman2721 6 лет назад

Hi! Quick question, if you could help a student working on an exhibit of Roman oil lamps out (gotta love niche exhibit assignments). I'm working on an animation to demonstrate production process, and this video is super helpful as it is. But did they drill out the oil and wick holes before or after the clay dried?

@PottedHistory 6 лет назад

Hi Jenn, I generally wait till the clay is leather hard, usually the day after they were moulded.

@jennputman2721 6 лет назад

Thank you!

@lab.castellopagazzano5124 2 года назад

HI! It's very great job. I'm trying to realize one like your, but I have a problme to create the mould. Can you help me?

@PottedHistory 2 года назад

Hi, We haven't yet made a video on making the mould. Maybe that is a topic we can cover in a future video. You need to start by making the lamp design and then take a plaster mould of this archetype lamp. Good luck :)