Diy Essential Oil Candles

Because soy wax has a lower melting point than other types of wax and melts easily in the microwave it is an ideal wax to use to make a candle with essential oils.

Diy essential oil candles. Part 1 melting and coloring the wax. If you re curious to learn more about aromatherapy check out this post on essential oils 101. In this case we re making an eight ounce. You ll need to add about 80 120 drops of essential oil.

Remove the can and place your kitchen. Wick centering tool soy wax candle wicks make sure the wick is taller than your container. Allow the water to simmer until the wax. Essential oils also available here on amazon see section above about the best essential oil brands and the section.

Using the list above gather your supplies. Beeswax bergamot and cedarwood step 1. Using a bowl with a spout is best. Instructions place the soy wax flakes in an old aluminum can if it doesn t all fit add as much as you can and add more as the wax.

Containers jars here are some i like. Cassia and orange essential oil candle ingredients 1 oz 3 tbsp soy wax oz 1 tbsp beeswax oz 1 tbsp coconut oil solid 35 40 drops of essential oils 1 wick 2 3 oz jar or similar container. Tie your cotton wick to a bamboo skewer with about five inches to spare on one end. Candles are a perfect gift for any occasion but they contain so many toxic ingredients.

The trick to using essential oils is adding the oils when the wax is hot but not so hot that the oils evaporate. Fill a saucepan halfway with water and place the can of soy wax in the center. Easy diy essential oil candle supplies. For a spiced cider scent combine 10 drops of sweet orange and 5 drops of clove bud.

Mix your essential oils into the wax. Try these diy essential oil candle recipe tutorials for your next gift giving day. Yes this seems like a lot but it s divided across 4 candles. Essential oil candle recipe.

Non toxic and natural and great smelling. How to make essential oil candles step by step melt the wax chips in a microwavable glass bowl. 20 drops geranium 10 drops ylang ylang 10 drops lavender. Aromatherapy candles are effectively essential oil candles.