Wax Sachets
Wax sachets are a great way to use up little bits of leftover wax from wax melts or all those IKEA tea candles while also making something pretty and nice-smelling for your home. Put these on your Christmas tree, give some as a hostess gift, or even just hang them up somewhere where you might need some aromatherapy! These would also make a great stocking stuffer for the handyperson in your life who keeps an old candle in their toolbox for lubricating screws.
These sachets are highly customizable. Use whatever wax you have, essential oils, dried herbs or flowers, and even glitter.
What you’ll need:
Leftover wax (we used old beeswax candles made as demonstrations during school tours)
Dried herbs, flowers, or spices
Essential oils (optional)
Glitter (optional)
Silicone moulds or cookie cutters
A warmed nail
String or twine
Let’s get started:
Melt wax. You can do this in a double boiler on the stove or by microwaving in one minute intervals until the wax is 90% melted, then swirling the wax until the rest has also melted.
If using essential oils, whatever scent is used, be aware that each has a different viscosity and if not well combined, the oils can simply separate and sink to the bottom. Additionally, adding oils to wax will always soften the wax, so use sparingly.
Silicone ice trays work really well.
We poured wax into this cookie cutter and set a weight on top until the sides began to harden.
Pour into your chosen molds. If working with cookie cutters, a little added weight is helpful for keeping the wax inside the cutter. Place the cutter on parchment paper, pour in your wax, then use a jar or a book to add weight to the top of the cookie cutter. As the sides begin to turn solid begin placing the decorations in a design of your choosing. Leave space in the top center section for the hole. When the sachet has cooled, pop the sachet out of the mold and create the hole with a warmed nail.
Add ribbon or twine, hang, and enjoy!