How to Make Natural Essential Oils

Essential oils are the main ingredient in many crafts including: homemade soaps, potpourri, candles, and scented oils. Making your own essential oils is easy and fun; all it takes is time, patience, and a few easy steps.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 4 Cups of Flower Petals
• 1 Cup Almond Oil
• Large Measuring Cup
• Wooden Spoon
• Large Bowl
• Cheesecloth
• Plastic Wrap
• Funnel
• Dark Brown Bottles or Vials

Making Natural Essential Oil

1. Pack 1 cup of the flower petals into the measuring cup.

2. Bruise the petals by mashing them with the wooden spoon.

3. Pour the petals in the bowl and add the almond oil.

4. Mix thoroughly, cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and let stand over night in a cool dark place.

5. Strain the mixture using the cheesecloth, discard the petals and return the oil to the bowl.

6. Repeat the steps 3 times using the same oil, the entire process should take 4 days.

7. Funnel the essential oil into the dark brown bottles or vials and seal. The oil can be stored in a cool dark place up to 12 months.

Tips & Warnings

• You can use a variety of different flowers or herbs to create essential oil. Try rose, lavender, cinnamon, lemon balm, or mint.
• Mix the essential oil with a burning oil for a warm oil room freshener or simply pour the oil in a shallow dish and let stand.
• Essential oils are very potent, use only a few drops at a time.