How to Make a Soy Lotion Massage Candle
Soy wax is a great alternative to conventional petroleum-based paraffin for a large number of reasons, making it the perfect material for all sorts of crafting. Because it is not petroleum-based, no toxic fumes are released when melting, making it a perfect indoor project. The soy wax, when combined with a relaxing essential fragrance oil, can be made into a wonderful-smelling massage candle that you can keep for yourself or give to your friends as a one-of-a-kind gift.
Things You'll Need
- Mason jar
- Measuring cup
- Soy wax flakes
- Essential oil
- Candle wick
- Superglue
Instructions
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Wash out a mason jar---even if it is new---and dry it well. This will be the container for your candle, so feel free to decorate this candle as desired. You may choose to add ribbon, wax paper, tissue paper or plastic gems, or you can even hand-paint your jar to add a more personal touch.
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Fill a Pyrex measuring cup with soy wax flakes and place into a microwave at high heat for roughly five minutes, stirring occasionally. As the wax flakes melt, you may need to add more flakes to your cup. By the time your wax is completely melted you want as close to two cups of wax as possible.
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Superglue the base of a long candle wick to the bottom of your glass jar. You may need to hold it in place for about a minute for the glue to set.
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Add ¼ cup of an essential oil of your choice to the melted wax and stir. Some great massage-candle scent options are lavender, almond, apricot, vanilla and green tea, or any blend of scents depending on your taste.
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Pour the soy-wax-and-oil mixture into your jar slowly and evenly. This will help avoid excessive lumps as the wax cools, causing you to have as smooth a candle as possible.
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Center your wick in the candle. Once the wax has dried, you can cut off the excess length of wick.
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Tips & Warnings
Warm up your mason jar slightly under warm water or for a few moments in the microwave. This will prevent it from cracking when you pour in the heated wax.
Your measuring cup will become extremely hot in the microwave. Use oven mitts or heat pads to remove.
- Photo Credit Photo by Yenhoon from www.sxc.hu
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Comments
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This is the most unique candle I have ever used. I simply love the lotion candles.
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using only wax flakes and no natural butter or oils like shea, cocoa, jojoba, etc is going to give you a candle, not a lotion massage candle. while sox wax is very high in vitamin E is isn't great on it's own for your skin due to the fact that it's very hard to rub in, which is the whole point. and that much essential oil is FAR too much. some essential oils can only be used in a matter of drops per oz...some aren't skin safe at all. you're much better off using a blend of essential oil(s) in a carrier oil like jojoba or sweet almond or using a skin safe fragrance oil.
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bodyseasonings
Aug 04, 2010
1/4 cup of pure essential oil will burn the skin , its more like 1/4 or 1/8th of an ounce will do.. please be clear, even though it is natural you can hurt yourself, these oils of plants or flowers can be very strong and toxic if used improperly
