How To Make Simple Aroma Therapy Candles

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How To Make Simple Aroma Therapy Candles

16 oz. beeswax 1 teaspoon essential oil(s) candle wick or #4

knitting cotton

small metal buttons pencil *clean empty containers

 

Melt wax in a double boiler until the wax is completely liquid.

Remove from heat and stir in the essential oil(s).(You can use more

than one essential oil or fragrance oil.) Using a small amount of

wax, cement the end of the candle wick to a metal button. Now again

using a small amount of wax, cement the button on to the bottom of

your container. Tie the other end of the candle wick to around the

pencil and lay the pencil across the middle of the container.

Carefully pour the melted wax into the prepared container. Be sure

to straighten the wick before the wax hardens. Let cool 3 - 5 hours.

Remove the pencil and then trim back the wick to 1/4 inch. Remove

the mold. Except, of course, if you used a glass jar.

 

If you feel that the scent of your candle is not strong enough, re-

melt the wax, add more essential oil or fragrance oil and then re-

pour into your container.

 

*Containers can be empty and clean milk container, baby food jars,

yogurt containers, margine tubs, etc.

 

Do not know what oils to use to create a certain mood or atmosphere?

Let us help you. The following lists are just some of the essential

oils that may be used, but certainly not all are listed.

 

STIMULATING: coriander, peppermint, mandarin orange, grapefruit

ROMANTIC: jasmine, rose, patchouli, neroli, sandalwood

AIR PURIFYING: tea tree, eucalyptus, oregano, cinnamon leaf,

lavender, sandalwood

RELAXING: geranium, rose, sandalwood, frankincense, lavender