Archive for September, 2009
Candle Recipes
With People seeking alternative ways to relax and cure what ails them more and more are looking to the Aromatherapy from scented candles and oils. Plants provide the aromatic component in all Aromatherapy fragrances. With the use of some scented candle recipes you can make your own candles and create you own therapeutic enviornment. Many recipes exist which offer differant blended frangrances for whatever your looking for.
Before starting out you should make sure you have some of the basic scented candle making ingredients and tools used such as wicks, moulds and waxes. Finding the essential oil is key for giving a candle it’s therapeutic properties and thus a crutial compnent in the candle making process. For Aromatherapy type of scented candles soy wax or beeswax are the mose wise choices.
Many great recipes exist in books and online which will provide you with solid aromatherapy candles. Recipes range from a pleasurable and relaxing fragrance or a stress reliever. When you create your candles make sure you mix the oils into the melted wax before pouring into the mould. A 30 to 60 drops of oil to a 8 oz candle is a satisfatory mixture.
Many oils can be found in craft shops or online. Every oil will have it’s own unique scent and purpose. some common types are, Chamomile, frankincense, jasmine and Ginger. Chamomile, like the tea will helpp you relax and calm your nerves. Ginger is believed to enhance memory and frankincense is excelent for meditation. When you get familar with these types of scents you can explore differant combinations and find that best one that suits you.
To create scented candles some will actually pour the scented oils right onto a unscented lit candle. You can just put a few drops in the melted candle wax located at the base of the flame. This can be done on a candle of any size or shape. Most oils can catch fire so be careful when doing this.
When you venture out on your journey to create your very own aromatherapy scented candles not only you will enjoy them but all your guests and family memebers as well. In addition to created them for you house you can also make them for gifts or even start you own business. Follow recipes that you find online or create your own using your customized blend of oils and have fun.