Guest guest Posted March 1, 2005 Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 Morning-- perhaps it's only not enough coffee this morning, but the thought suddenly occured to me--why couldn't I make my OWN oakmoss oil? I've got boo-koo Oaks, most with lots of moss on them (it sure smells like the right kind, when it's burning in our woodstove). I'm thinking light, light oil (almond?) lots of sunlight, and wait. Do I have this right? Does anyone think this can work? Is this made with totally different methods, unable to be re-produced at home? Thanks, goody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2005 Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 Dear Goody, Makiing oak moss is an experience. Yes, you can make your own oak moss oil but you will need to let it set for a long time to get a fragrant smell. I let my oak moss oil set for a year minimum but it really becomes fragrant at about two years and after 3 1/2 years becomes very strong in smell. I have been making oak moss oil since 1992 with success. You must scrap the oak moss off of the branches and infuse it in whatever oil that you chose. Just be sure that the base carrier oil that you chose has a long shelf life. I believe that almond oil is only good for about a year or a little longer. I do not use almond oil in infusing because of its short shelf life. Most of my oils set a number of years aging before I even open them for use. I reproduce the same quality of oak moss because I let it set for a specific period of time using the same tried and true method from years of experience. If you have any more questions, email me privately at sos 79@ earthlink.net. I make 90 % of my infusions for sale so I am careful to use methods that are reproduceable and give good results. I started out with only making a couple of infusions and now make a good many of them. I still experiment a good bit looking for other methods but for sale purposes I stick with my one tried and experienced method. I also make oak moss tinctures and this past two years jasmine tinctures along with rose, helichrysum, and melissa. Good luck in making oak moss. It is a wonderful oil that can take the sharp edges off of any harsh note that can happen when you are making a perfume. It is also good for varicose veins and other related problems. Take care and have a great week! Rhavda Emison Scents of Success (www.scentsofsucess.com) Texas Grown - USA Made Rose Oil Products Rose, Helichrysum, Oak Moss, Melissa, & Other AromatherapyProducts > > > >Morning-- >perhaps it's only not enough coffee this morning, but the thought >suddenly occured to me--why couldn't I make my OWN oakmoss oil? > >I've got boo-koo Oaks, most with lots of moss on them (it sure smells >like the right kind, when it's burning in our woodstove). > >I'm thinking light, light oil (almond?) lots of sunlight, and wait. > >Do I have this right? Does anyone think this can work? Is this made >with totally different methods, unable to be re-produced at home? > >Thanks, >goody > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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