Soy beads are tiny, scented and sometimes colored drops of soy wax that spread their fragrance throughout the room when they are warmed and begin to melt. Heat them in a soy bead warmer, candle warmer or tart warmer. Soy wax contains no petroleum chemicals, and so the fumes and smoke are cleaner and less toxic. Soy wax produces less smoke, as well.
Things You'll Need:
- Pastille Formed Soy Wax
- Essential Oil, Scent Of Your Choice
- Measuring Cup
- Candle Dye, Color Of Your Choice
- Measuring Teaspoon (One That Won'T Be Used For Food Preparation)
- Large Glass Jar With Tight-Fitting Lid
- Eyedropper
Measure 2 cups of soy pastilles into the clean glass jar.
Add 1 tsp. of essential oil to the beads in the jar: You can use an eyedropper to extract the essential oil from the bottle, or you can use the drop dispenser on the bottle, if it has one.
Add 1 tsp. of candle dye to the beads in the jar; use the eyedropper if the candle dye bottle doesn't easily dispense small amounts of dye.
Roll the contents of the jar gently a few times to spread the dye and fragrance through. Cover the jar, and set it in a cool, dark place to allow the scent and dye to absorb into the soft wax.
Check the jar every day or so, and roll the contents around the inside of the jar. It will take up to two weeks for the scent and the dye to work themselves evenly throughout the beads.
Open the jar and pour out some beads.
If they seem too pale or not scented enough, add another 1/4 tsp. of dye or scent to the jar. If they seem too wet or too dark or too strongly scented, add another 1/2 cup of beads. Roll the contents gently around inside the jar, and let it rest for another day or so, and check again. Repeat this step until the beads are scented and colored to your satisfaction. When you are satisfied with both, the beads are done and are ready to use.
Tip
Store your soy beads in a plastic container with a lid, or in a sealed plastic bag. Keep them in a cool area when not in use or they will melt.
Warnings:
- Soy wax is not edible, although it is a soy product. Skin contact with soy wax can trigger dermatitis; wear gloves when you work with soy wax if you have sensitive skin.
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Tips
- Store your soy beads in a plastic container with a lid, or in a sealed plastic bag. Keep them in a cool area when not in use or they will melt.
Warnings
- Soy wax is not edible, although it is a soy product.
- Skin contact with soy wax can trigger dermatitis; wear gloves when you work with soy wax if you have sensitive skin.
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