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Monday, July 03, 2006
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What better way to show your Mother you love her than to give her something you made yourself! Pamper her (or yourself!) with these amazing foot treatments.
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INSTRUCTIONS |
1/2 cup Sea Salt, finely ground
1/2 cup Baking soda
10-12 drops Essential oils (see above foot soak recipe for suggestions)
1 Tbsp *Glycerin (Vegetable)
*You can use Vegetable oils such as Apricot, Sunflower, Grape Seed, or Almond instead of the Glycerin.
If using oil instead of Glycerin the shelf life is approximately one week.
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(Mix Sea Salt and Baking soda together in a stainless steel bowl, add essential oils and mix well with fork. Place in air tight jar. Store in a dark cool area. Mix in Glycerin just prior to treatment.
Use the entire amount for one treatment of both feet.
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Container soy candles are the easiest of all candles to make. Making a soy candle is the process of combing wax with colours and scents. Making your own candles is a very satisfying hobby.
You will discover that it is easier to make soy candles then paraffin candles. Especially with 100% Kosher Soy Wax that is environmentally friendly and burns cleaner than paraffin waxes. Soy wax cleans up easily with soap and water.
The following materials are required for making soy candles:
- 1 pound of soy wax
- 1 mason jar
- 1 ounce of your desired essential oil
- Wax color
- 1 cotton wick
Soy wax can be found in block and in flake form. The flake form is easier to use.
Using your own mix of scents is the secret to make your own special scented soy candles. On average you will need one 1 fl ounce of essential oil to scent 16 ounces of soy wax.
For those soy candle with a bigger diameter you need a thicker wick. The easiest to use are wicks which are attached to a metal disc.
There are many types of containers, which you can use. Tin Jars or you can use a simple mason jar if you like a country look. Containers for soy candles should be clean, dry and at room temperature. There is no need to preheat the container.
Put the soy wax in a stainless steel container and slowly heat on medium until the soy wax is completely melted. Melt soy wax to 175 degrees F. Remove from heat Add colour and mix thoroughly.
Allow temperature to drop to approximately 130 degrees F and add scents ( 1oz - 1 1/2 oz. per pound of wax).
Stir until all the essential oil is absorbed in the soy wax. Pour soy wax at about 110 degrees F in the jar and position the wick in the center.
Use a clothespin or pencil to keep your wick in the center. Allow for smoother candle surfaces (wax will be slushy). Soy wax naturally provides a rough mottled appearance on the surface of the candle, however, if you would like for the surface to be flat, use a heat gun to smooth out the surface. When the wax has turned solid you can trim the wick to 1/2 inch.
Now you can Burn and enjoy your soy candle!
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BODY CARE INGREDIENTS & ESSENTIAL OILS:
Be sure to look at our
selection of body care ingredients, which includes the finest of plant based
oils such as golden jojoba oil, coconut oil, palm oil, shea butter and cocoa
butter as well as aromatherapy pure essential oils.
SOAP MAKING KITS, SOAPMAKING SUPPLIES & NATURAL SOAPS:
We have a variety of soap
making kits, which includes our own "Citrus Sensation", "Wild Ginger & Oat"
or "Lavender Lust" essential oil blends. We also offer natural soap
colorants, soap supplies and a selection of natural hand made soap bars.
SOAP & BODY CARE RECIPES:
Our collection of
natural body care,
skin care
and soap
making recipes are easy to follow and are all based on natural
ingredients that we use ourselves.
FINISHED PRODUCTS:
Natural hair care, body care,
face care, baby care, sun care, pet care and home care products all using
natural ingredients.
SOAP MAKING &
BODY CARE CLASSES:
We offer soap making and body
care classes year round for a very reasonable fee. You learn how to make
your own natural soaps and body care products to use at home. Keep checking
for our upcoming
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