The present world inherited tiki torches from the Central Polynesian culture. Tiki enthusiasts hold them in an awe and admiration.  Tiki torches have two parts that are there and the first one is the tiki outer shell and the second is the flame or the torch.

The outer part originally was made out of bamboo but as with all things modern there are now tiki torches available in copper, stainless steel and brass. Metals being more durable, they enable using your tiki torches for a much longer time. So you can decide is discount torch for you.

But, if you feel enthusiastic to use something very close to its original form, you would do well by going for tiki torches made with bamboo for the charm they bring to any décor.The best part is that bamboo tiki torches are also much economical to procure as opposed to the metal based torches.

The other part to the tiki torches is the flame. To keep it burning, a torch or anything for that matter, would necessarily require a fuel and a wick. The most common type of fuel which is used is the oil which is the paraffin oil. The characteristics of Paraffin oil that favor its use are: it is harmless and odorless too. You may as well use propane or natural gas for the purpose.

If you intend using a gas as a fuel, you have to have arrangements for a tank and a feeding pipe for the gas to reach the torch.The benefit of gas based torches is that the flame burns continuously though it does not give the same visual charming appearance as the oil based flame. They are often used ceremonial torches.

These torches can be conveniently be procured from a reputed hardware store or you may buy them online and as already mentioned keep in mind that tiki torches with bamboo shells are the most economical.

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