Scented Wax Ornaments

Scented ornaments can be made with either beeswax or paraffin wax.

You will need METAL or TIN candy molds in assorted shapes. You will also need thin ribbon or heavy string or twine. Take an old, clean metal coffee can and place wax into it. Place it in a pan of water on the stove on low heat. Allow the wax to melt slowly.

Oil the metal candy molds with vegetable oil, lightly, and set aside. Cut the ribbon in 4 inch pieces, and fold in half to create a 2 inch loop. Dip ends in melted wax and set on wax paper while pinching the ends together to close. This will be your loop for hanging.

When the wax has melted, you will carefully add and stir 3 Tablespoons of your favorite scented oil. Remove from stove. Carefully, while using a funnel, fill each mold with hot wax.

Insert the waxed ends of the ribbon, into the hot candy mold wax. Set them in a warm place to cool-set, slowly and evenly.

These are not candles and should not be used as such. They are not for burning.

Hang them throughout the home or on a branch for decoration, only.

Be careful not to touch bare wood, the oils will stain.