But when the offer arrived, Abrasha took his task seriously. According to the Jewish code, all oils are valid for use but olive is preferred. Abrasha used olive oil. All wicks are permitted but cotton is preferred. Abrasha ordered a slew of different sorts from a Brooklyn, N.Y., supply house.
Silver is the material of choice.
Abrasha's is stainless steel with silver rods and gold bolts. Also, the lights must be placed in an even row with sufficient space between them so the flames don't merge and flare up like a torch. The candles must be large enough to burn for half an hour. The wicks fall but the flames are vertical. It presents the most elegant and beautiful design.