A
Brief History of Salt
Throughout
recorded History, Salt has made an important
contribution to everyday life throughout the
World.
Crystal
Salt, the type used in creating The Salt Of
The Earth Salt Lamps, and Natural Salt Tea
Lights, was also called “King Salt” because
it was reserved strictly for royalty. The
common citizen was only given Rock Salt. Crystal
Salt was more valuable than Gold. In ancient
times, those who had access to Crystal Salt
also had access to power.
Whether
as a simple Spice or a Curative Element, Salt
has had a place at dining tables and in Medicine
since the beginning of time. Both Sea Salt
and Rock Salt were well known to the ancient
Greeks who noted that eating salty food positively
affected basic body functions such as digestion
and excretion. The healing methods of Hippocrates
(460 BC) especially, made frequent use of
Salt. A mixture of Salt and Honey was applied
topically to clean bad ulcers and salt-water
was used externally against skin diseases
and freckles. Hippocrates also mentions inhalation
of steam from salt-water. Today, the Medical
community accepts the anti-inflammatory effects
of inhaled Salt fumes and notes that they
provide relief from many respiratory ailments.
So,
over 2000 years ago, Greek medicine had already
discovered topical applications of salt for
skin lesions, drinking salty or mineralized
waters for digestive troubles and inhaling
salt for respiratory diseases. Soon after,
the formal Medical community incorporated
it into many of its medicinal formulations.
Salt
Caves, located in Europe,The Balkans and Asia,
deep below the Earth’s surface, have been
used for over 1000 years for Speleotherapy
(also known as Halotherapy: Halos being Greek
for Salt). The process, in which the health
seekers surround themselves with the Natural
Salt in the caves, and stays there for between
3 hours and several days, has been cited for
curing Respiratory illnesses such as Asthma
and Bronchitis as well as for bringing fast
relief to Sinusitis and Allergies. Some of
these Salt Caves are so elaborate as to earn
the distinction as Spas for tourists. With
walls and floors made entirely of Salt, with
tables carved from Salt, and even delicate
Chandeliers made from Salt Crystal, the magnificence
of man’s creativity is quite remarkable.
By
far the most common use of Salt? Table Salt,
of course. This is the single biggest selling
spice in the World. As a flavoring agent,
no cook would dream of preparing a dish without
it. Salt is used in Cooking and Baking to
such a degree that Annual salt production
has increased over the past century from 10
million tons to over 200 million tons today.
Nearly 100 nations have salt producing facilities.
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What
Is Natural Salt ?
Natural Salt is just what it sounds like.
This is Salt that has not gone through the
many processing steps that are taken to bring
it to the typical kitchen table.
Natural
Salt is found in ancient evaporated seabeds
underneath great mountain masses, such as
the Himalayas, where it has been compressed
over time to form solid salt rock, with all
the minerals structurally intact.
There
are 88 known elements present in pure Himalayan
Salt: Hydrogen,
Lithium, Beryllium, Boron, Carbon, Nitrogen,
Oxygen, Fluoride, Sodium, Magnesium, Aluminum,
Silcum, Phosphorus, Sulphur, Chloride, Potassium,
Calcium, Scandium, Titanium, Vanadium, Chromium,
Manganese, Iron, Cobalt, Nickel, Copper, Zinc,
Gallium, Germanium, Arsenic, Selenium, Bromine,
Rubidium, Strontium, Yttrium, Zirconium, Niobium,
Molybdenum, Technetium, Ruthenium, Rhodium,
Palladium, Silver, Cadmium, Indium, Tin, Antimony,
Tellurium, Iodine, Cesium, Barium, Lanthan,
Cerium, Praseodymium, Neodymium, Promethium,
Samarium, Europium, Gadolinium, Terbium, Dysprosium,
Holmium, Erbium, Thulium, Ytterbium, Lutetium,
Hafnium, Tantalum, Tungsten, Rhenium, Osmium,
Iridium, Platinum, Gold, Mercury, Thallium,
Lead, Bismuth, Polonium, Astatine, Francium,
Radium, Actinium, Thorium, Protactinium, Uranium,
Neptunium and Plutonium.
These
same 88 elements are present in our bodies
in the exact same proportion as in Himalayan
Salt. We find that fascinating…another mystery
of the Creation.
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What
Is Different About Natural Himalayan Salt
?
In our search to find the most beautiful Salt
from which to produce our collection of Salt
Lamp Creations,The Salt Of The Earth Salt
Lamps we searched far and wide. From Poland
to Austria and from China to Turkey, our search
ended up at the foothills of the mighty Himalayas
in Pakistan. Here we found Salt with the broadest
range of colors and natural striations that
we could have imagined. From off White to
Light Pink, from Peach to deep shades of Orange
and even to Crimson Red, a veritable rainbow
in terms of the more bland colors of Salt
we had seen elsewhere. The great variance
in colors helps make every Salt Lamp Creations
Salt Lamp, and Salt Tea Light, a unique piece
of Natural Art.
An added bonus to these colorations is that Himalayan Salt,
particularly from the Gola Valley (where Alexander
the Great led one of his many conquests) is
unlike any other Salt we have ever encountered
as it glimmers when hand chipped and glistens
when lit from within. Many Himalayan Salt
Lamp companies pressure wash the lamps after
they have been carved. This creates an almost
plastic like finish to the water absorbent
Salt Crystal. You might notice our lamps have
a small amount of what appears as powdered
Salt on the exterior. When illuminated you
will be amazed at how this “residue” sparkles!
Feel free to wipe it off with a damp cloth
if it bothers you…we let you decide!
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Where
Are The Salt Lamps Made ?
Salt Lamps come from Salt Mines deep beneath
the Earth’s surface at the foothills of the
Himalayas in the Gola Valley.
Here Salt is in its purest form
and is carefully mined to extract the most
beautiful rough slabs for the production of
Salt Lamps and Salt tea Lights.
Our
miners do not use explosives to remove the
salt from the walls of the mines. As they
have for centuries, the laborers remove the
Salt with Picks and Axes to reserve the Natural
beauty of the Salt and to provide large enough
slabs from which the Artisans Carve and shape
their lamps. Our facilities do not employ
children and the workers are paid living wages
and are given health benefits equal to or
exceeding those afforded any other worker
in Pakistan.
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Why
Make Lamps From Salt ?
About 10 years ago, as a “Natural” extension
of the use of Salt for a myriad of different
purposes, the people who run the Health Spas
and tours in the Salt Caves of Poland thought
that it would be a great idea to offer a Salt
Lamp in their Gift Shops as a memento of the
visitors’ experience.
Since
then, as marketing experts got their hands
on them, many claims about the healing powers
of Negative Ions generated by Salt lamps have
helped create a market where none existed
before.,
The
Salt Lamps inherent beauty, which is our main
attraction to them, combined with some questionable
medical documentation have propelled this
small idea into a huge International market.
Negative
Ions (sounds bad, but negatively charged Ions
are better than positively charged ones),
help keep the air clear of Dust, Dander and
other airborne respiratory irritants. You
experience the “positive” effect of Negative
Ions when in a thunderstorm or walking near
a waterfall. The fresh pure air is invigorating!
The
Sharper Image Catalog and stores have been
promoting Negative Ion Generators (with names
like Ionic Breeze at $200) for years and the
jury is still out on their effectiveness.
What
is known is that Natural Salt does help with
skin conditions and probably every one of
us has taken a bath or soaked in Epsom Salts.
Natural Salt has been clearly shown to “cure”
warts, skin tags and reduce the visible effects
of eczema and psoriasis.
While
many Salt Lamp sellers now promote their Salt
Lamps as a cure for “all that ails you”, we
like them because they are beautiful and because
they make such unique gifts. Any added benefit
you receive from having one in your home or
office is certainly a plus.
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What
Is a Salt Of The Earth Salt Lamp ?
A Salt Of The Earth Salt Lamp begins as a
natural slab of Salt stone that comes from
the Salt mines of the Gola Valley at the foothills
of the Himalayan Mountains. The Salt stone
is first chipped and then carved by hand and
then a drill is used to create a hollow core
that will fit a light bulb, designed to illuminate
the Salt Lamp from within, creating a most
beautiful glow.
The
carved lamp is then mounted on a specially
designed and appropriately sized polished
hardwood base and fitted with our exclusive
EZ-Change Light Assembly™. Each Salt Lamp
Creations Lamp includes a base plate, UL approved
Power Cord with On/Off switch a Light bulb
and care/cleaning instructions. Each Salt
Of The Earth Salt Tea Light comes complete
with rubber feet to protect the surface upon
which you place them, a tea light candle and
care/cleaning instructions.
Whichever
style you choose, you can be assured of receiving
the best quality Salt Lamp available on the
market today.
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How
are the Salt Lamps Created ?
The
Natural Salt used to produce our Salt Of The
Earth Lamps comes from the mines in Khewra
and the Gola Valley, used for Seasoning Salts
since the days of Alexander the Great. From
deep below the surface of The Himalayas, the
Salt is removed in large pieces weighing up
to 1000 pounds each.
The
Mined Salt is separated by Size, Color and
Quality
A
hole is then drilled to accommodate either
the Light Bulb or Candle
The cored Salt is given a preliminary inspection,
a quick wash, and sorted again
Mounting
our exclusive EZ-Change Light Assembly™ to
the bottom of the Polished Hardwood
Base gives you a safe, quick and efficient
way to remove and replace the Light
Bulb. We encourage you to compare these to
other lamps offered for sale.
The
lamps are given a final inspection, wrapped
and boxed for delivery to the USA
Whether you are buying a single Salt Of The
Earth Salt Lamp for your own enjoyment or
several as gifts for friends and family… or
if you are looking to buy 10,000 Lamps for
your Wholesale business, Salt Lamp Creations
is able to fill your needs.
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Where
Should I Display My Salt Lamp?
We
have seen our Salt Lamp Creations products
displayed in so many places we can give you
just a short list of ideas…
In
your Home they can be placed in the Living
Room on Mantels or End Tables, in Dining Rooms
as Centerpieces, in Home Offices next to the
computer in Kitchens and in Bathrooms. They
also make excellent and inspirational Night
Lights for Children’s Bedrooms!
Many
people take one to work and put it in their
office, as a personal touch in an otherwise
dull and dreary cubicle environment. Doctors
Offices, Chiropractors, Spas display Salt
lamps for their Artistic Beauty, soothing
nature and to garner potential Health benefits
Wherever you put yours, you will enjoy its warm and calming
glow. We leave our Salt Lamp on whenever we’re
Home or in the Office. For reasons of safety,
as with any electrical device, we suggest
turning them off when you are not around.
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How long Will My Salt Of The Earth Salt Lamp
Last?
While
the Light Bulb may burn out or the Tea Light
candle needs replacing, your Salt of The Earth
Natural Salt Lamps from Salt Lamp Creations
will last a lifetime. When heated by a 5-25
watt bulb they become warm to the touch and
may “sweat” a bit but they don’t melt or dissolve.
An occasional wipe with a dry cotton cloth
will keep the Lamps surface free of moisture.
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Can
I Send The Salt Of The Earth Salt Lamps as
a Gift?
Select
a Natural Crystal Salt Tea Light to be lit
as a Votive for a family or friend that has
lost someone dear to them, or a spectacular
Bowl of Fire or Unique Devotional Salt Lamp,
you’ll be giving a gift that will be appreciated
for years to come.
Our exclusive Cool Color Crystal™ Salt Lamp
is great for a pre-teen or teenager’s Bedroom
or for a unique conversation piece for baby
boomers who can change the color of the Salt
Lamp to match their décor…or their mood!
The
Salt Of The Earth Salt Lamp, whether in its
most natural form or a perfectly carved and
shaped Sphere, will be the most unique gift
given for any occasion – Birthdays, Weddings
or Anniversaries. Or, for a gift that will
outlast the now all to common bouquet of Roses,
consider giving the Carved Heart Lamp or Heart
Shaped Tea Light for Valentine’s Day or just
to say “I Love You” in an unexpected way.
And
our collection of Devotional Salt Lamps speaks
for itself. Bearing a Verse Plate with the
words “You are the Salt Of The Earth, You
are the Light of the World.” Matthew 5:13-14,
this Exclusive collection is a constant reminder
of our connection to God.
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How
Do I Clean and Care For My Salt Lamp ?
Taking
care of your Salt of The Earth Natural Salt
Lamp from Salt Lamp Creations is easy.
As Salt Lamps can be very heavy, place
it on safe surface. To remove dust or dirt,
use a slightly damp cotton cloth and then
dry with a fresh dry cotton cloth.
In
regions that experience a high level of humidity
keeping your Lamp lit will keep the surface
dry. Should your Salt Lamp become damp simply
pat it down with a clean, cotton cloth.
We
suggest occasionally using some furniture
polish or oil on the Salt Lamp base to keep
it moisturized and beautiful.
Salt
Lamps are designed for indoor use, and should
be placed on a trivet or coaster to avoid
Salt sweat from accumulating on your furniture.
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How
Do I Change the Light Bulb in My Salt Lamp
?
Our
EZ-Change Light Assembly™ makes changing your
bulb safe and easy. Before changing the bulb make sure it has had time to cool off, and
then unplug it. Then simply squeeze the metal
prongs and pull the bulb holder straight out.
Remove the old bulb and replace it
with a new one you can use 5-25 watt candelabra
based bulbs available where bulbs are sold.
And feel free to experiment with color
bulbs too.
EZ-Change Light Assembly™
With The Cord And Bulb Locked In Place |
Unplug Your Lamp And Let It Cool
Gently Sqeeze The Bulb Assembly Clips |
And Remove From The Safety Plate |
Then
simply unscrew the bulb and replace it
with a similar candelabra based bulb that
is between 7-25 W watts.
Then reverse the process and gently squeeze
the Bulb Assembly Clips and insert them
into the safety plate so they lock into
position.
Plug your Lamp back in and you are ready
to go! |
Other Companies
Make the Process Difficult & Dangerous
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How
Do I Replace the Candle in My Salt Lamp ?
Your
Salt of The Earth Natural Salt Tea Light accommodates
standard tea lights, regular or scented; available
at any store that sells candles.
With the candle unlit and the remaining
wax hard, simply use a pencil or paper clip
to push through the hole on the bottom of
the Lamp and push out the old candle.
Simply drop in a new one and you are
ready to enjoy several hours of your Salt
Tea Lights beautiful glow.
When lighting your Tea Lights we suggest
long wooden matches or lighters with a long
stem. Using regular matches or standard size lighters
can cause burns.
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What
is Your Guarantee ?
Lifetime Replacement Guaranty
We guarantee your satisfaction. We
are proud to offer you an Unconditional Lifetime
Replacement Guarantee on all The Salt Of The
Earth Salt Lamps and Natural Salt Tea Lights
from Salt Lamp Creations.
If you are not completely satisfied with your
purchase, or find it to be defective, please
return it to us in new Condition and in its
original packaging. Within the first 30 days
we will replace your item, or refund the product
price, at your option. After 30 days, we will
either repair or replace your item at our
discretion. A nominal processing and shipping
charge will be applied.
Shipping and Handling costs are not refundable,
and all returns, must be sent Prepaid and
Insured to our Warehouse.
To insure proper handling, you must email
us in order to obtain a Return Authorization
Number (RA Number) before shipping your product
back to us. Please send an email to Returns@SaltLampCreations.com
to request your Authorization number. Packages
returned without prior authorization will
be refused.
Please Note: Our Guaranty does not apply
to burned out or broken Light Bulbs or melted
Candles.
Due to Health Regulations, Salt Bars and
Bath Salts are not returnable.
Please note you must email us obtain a Return
Authorization Number (RA Number) before shipping
your product back to us. Please email
Returns@SaltLampCreations.com to receive
your Authorization number.
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How
Do I Place My Order ?
The safest, quickest and most secure
way to place an order for Salt Lamp Creations
products is to use our 128 bit digitally encrypted
Website Order Form.
After
making your selections while shopping our
online store, simply fill out your name, address,
and, if sending a gift, the recipients name
and address. Be sure to confirm that you have
ordered the correct items, and supply your
credit card information to complete the purchase.
We do not keep your Credit Card information
in any accessible database and do not rent
or sell your information to any third party
without your express permission.
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Shipping
Policy ?
As a limited time promotion Salt Lamp Creations is offering Free Shipping by UPS Ground on orders placed for delivery to locations in the 48 Continental United States.You must provide a Street Address for delivery as UPS is unable to deliver to PO Boxes.
We are sorry but we currently do not offer Shipping to Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico or Guam. If you need products shipped to these locations you may call us at 1-866-760-8200 and check on our current Shipping and Handling rates for these special orders.
For specific details on Shipping and Order
Processing/Handling Fees please follow this
link: Shipping Salt Lamps
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Do
You Offer Discounts For Multiple Purchases
?
We offer Discount Prices on orders of 2 or more pieces. Our discounts, based on the quantity of items you order, range from 10-50% off our Regular Retail prices. You can view this discount structure on the pull down menus in each items detail page. Please note, for the sake of quantity discounts, we calculate Salt Lamps and Natural Salt Tea Lights separately. For orders over 48 pieces, contact us at Wholesale@SaltLampCreations.com or by call us at 1-866-760-8200 for a custom quote.
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How
Do I Find Out When You Add New Items or Have
A Special Sale ?
Simply
add your name to our Email List and we will
keep you informed. We will let you know in
advance when we are adding new styles or are
planning a Web-Only Sale for our current customers.
You are able to remove your name from our
Email list at any time. We do not sell or
rent our customer lists to any third party
without your express permission.
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