Calendula + Lavender Wax Melt Recipe
If an open flame isn't your cup of tea, wax melts make the perfect fire hazard-free DIY for fragrance lovers.
Yield: 20 wax melts
Cost: 15
Equipment
- Spoon or popsicle stick
- Microwave-safe measuring cup
- Silicon mold or wax melt mold
Materials
- 2 cups Soy wax flakes
- ½ cup Coconut oil optional; helps soften the soy wax
- 4 tablespoon Lavender essential oil or fragrance oil
- Dried flower petals optional
Instructions
- Combine the soy wax and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl or measuring cup. Microwave in 30-second intervals until melted (or if you have a double boiler, you’re free to use it instead).
- Let the wax cool for 3-4 minutes before adding your essential oils (heat can break down the oils and interfere with the scent, so the cooler the better). Stir well. If you’re adding turmeric, beetroot powder, or another colorant, add it now and stir well.
- Sprinkle flower petals or herbs into your mold.
- Pour in the wax, then, twist the mold side to side to evenly disperse it.
- Let cool for 30 minutes before removing your wax melts. Then continue cooling overnight before using.
Notes
Place wax melts in an airtight container ands tore in a cool, dark place away from sunlight and heat. For the strongest scent, use within 6 months to a year.