Servings: 20 wax melts
Cost: $25
Equipment
1 Double boiler ((or a heatproof jug and saucepan))
1 Thermometer ((for candy - but used only for wax))
1 Silicone wax melt mold ((or ice cube mold dedicated to wax))
1 Spatula ((or spoon_)
Ingredients
- 200 g Soy Wax Flakes
16 g Essential oil ((see notes))
Instructions
- Cover your counter or bench space with baking paper, news paper or an old tray. Set molds on a flat board so you can move them without spilling.
- Weigh your wax and place in the clean double boiler. Heat until the wax is fully melted, stirring occasionally . Use your thermometer. It only needs to get to 80 to 85 degrees (it doesn't need to boil)
- Cool melted wax to about 60–65°C (this is the rule of thumb for soy). Cooling helps the fragrance bind and reduces evaporation. While the wax cools weigh your essential oil (12–16 g for 200 g wax). Once cooled to desired temperature add your weighed fragrance to the wax and stir slowly for 60–90 seconds. Stir the mix slowly as this produces fewer air bubbles. The amount of time helps ensure consistent fragrance.
- Pour carefully into each of the silicon mold cavities. Once poured gently tap around the sides of the mold lightly to release any bubbles. Leave your wax melts at room temp until they are solid (usually 1–3 hours).
- Once the melts have set pop them out, place them in an airtight container and “cure” in a cool, dark, and dry place to achieve the best scent throw. 24–48 hours is the minimum but if you can resist 7–14 days provides for a stronger, smoother burn. (see notes)
Notes
- You can substitute Soy Wax with Beeswax or Coconut wax
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Essential oils should be measured by weight (grams), not drops.
Drops vary massively depending on:- Oil thickness
- Dropper type
- Temperature
- Brand
- Curing wax melts involves allowing them to sit undisturbed in a cool, dark, and dry place for 7 to 14 days (14 days for soy) to fully bind the fragrance oil with the wax, ensuring maximum, long-lasting scent throw.
- Gentle Calm Blend (based on 200g wax)
- 3 g Lavender
- 1.5 g Frankincense
- 0.5 g Roman Chamomile
- Bright Citrus Blend
- 2 g Sweet Orange
- 1.5 g Bergamot
- 1.5 g Lavender
- Grounding Focus Blend
- 2 g Frankincense
- 2 g Cedarwood
- 1 g Lavender
- Soft Spa Blend
- 2 g Lavender
- 1.5 g Geranium
- 1.5 g Frankincense
- Deep Evening Relax Blend
- 2.5 g Lavender
- 2 g Cedarwood
- 0.5 g Vetiver
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