I want to hug the person who invented those flameless soybean wax melts. Although I love candles, we live in an old house that is practically made of toothpicks, so I am always looking for flame-free ways to perfume my home. You can simply place wax cubes in a heater to heat them (our heater is electric so there is no open flame). And when they melt, they smell like candles.
While they are not very expensive, you can make your own smelters to manage what happens inside them. These three-ingredient soy wax melts are paraffin-free and contain only essential oils, so you never have to worry about inhaling something cramped.
DIY Soy Wax Melts
You don’t necessarily need many accessories to melt your wax.
I use soy wax for me because it is non-toxic and easy to find in most craft stores. They can also be made with paraffin wax (health) or beeswax (a bit more expensive). Since there is no open flame, the wax must melt at a lower temperature, so I add a little oil. To increase the aromatherapy effect, I add different essential oils. You should choose cheap oils in large bottles to perfume the whole room. I like lemon, grapefruit and lavender oils, but go ahead and use what you prefer.
Materials
Silicon mold, ice cube tray or small muffin pan
2 cups soy wax flakes
1/4 A cup of almond or grape seed oil
1-2 tablespoons of the essential oil of your choice
Old 16 ounce glass jar
In a small saucepan
For a natural color, you can use clay, ground herbs, or beetroot powder
Instructions
1. Place https://www.raspberryroses.com.au/collections/meltshttps://www.raspberryroses.com.au/ in an old heat-resistant glass jar. Put the jar in the saucepan and fill the pan with water until it reaches about half the sides of the jar.
2. Keep the wax in place on low heat for about 30 seconds.
3. Allow to cool on low heat for two minutes. Add almond oil and essential oils, then stir until smooth. Although 2 tablespoons of essential oil sounds like a lot, your wax may not be as fragrant as you might expect, so add more oil if necessary. If you want to add color to your melts, do so now.
4. Carefully pour the wax into the mold and allow to cool completely.
5. Place 2 to 3 melts in the heater. Let the aroma fill your home as the melts.
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