#Workshop - March 7th @ 8:30pm: D.I.Y. Body Products (Massage Candles and Sugar Scrub)

Instructions:

Begin by measuring out 2 Cups of Soy wax flaxes into your pot or bowl. Add 1

cup of your chosen butter (the smaller the pieces the less time they will take to

melt), and 1 cup of your chosen carrier oil or oils. For these Candles I have chosen

to use Mango butter and a combination of Coconut and Jojoba oils. (If you choose

to use more than one carrier oil or butter, be sure that combined they are equal to

the same amount allotted in the recipe.)


Wax


Mango Butter


Jojoba and Coconut Oil less

I'll be checkin in and out as the workshop goes on cause I have a very early day tomorrow and I'm getting ready for bed. But I love the ingredient list and pictures to help!!! Awesome, GWF! I'll be the envy of all my girlfriends and relatives! less

Mix the ingredients together and then place your pot on the stove at a medium

heat and stir constantly as the mixture melts into a clear liquid. (If

microwaving microwave in 45second intervals, stirring in between.)



The Butter takes the longest to melt, you will notice chunks floating around as

you stir,



This is normal. It is important not to take the mixture away from the heat until

it is completely clear like the picture below. This ensures that all of the wax,

butter and oil has been completely combined and is less likely to separate. (You

may notice that I turned the heat up. This is not necessary, I did so because I

am impatient.)



Once the Mixture is clear like this, you can remove it from the heat, setting it

down somewhere safe. For the smoothest possible candles with the least chance of

separation, the wax is best poured while cool, almost to the point of setting.

Since these ingredients all melt at a low temperature, it will take them a while

to cool down, and in the meantime you can prepare your wicks and jars or candle

holders. less

Mix the ingredients together and then place your pot on the stove at a medium

heat and stir constantly as the mixture melts into a clear liquid. (If

microwaving microwave in 45second intervals, stirring in between.)



The Butter takes the longest to melt, you will notice chunks floating around as

you stir,



This is normal. It is important not to take the mixture away from the heat until

it is completely clear like the picture below. This ensures that all of the wax,

butter and oil has been completely combined and is less likely to separate. (You

may notice that I turned the heat up. This is not necessary, I did so because I

am impatient.)



Once the Mixture is clear like this, you can remove it from the heat, setting it

down somewhere safe. For the smoothest possible candles with the least chance of

separation, the wax is best poured while cool, almost to the point of setting.

Since these ingredients all melt at a low temperature, it will take them a while

to cool down, and in the meantime you can prepare your wicks and jars or candle

holders. less

I just watch it. Once everything is completely melted and clear like that, it isn't going to change. That is why you need to make sure it is clear. When it is cloudy you can be sure that things wont mix properly because they are at different stages of melt. less