There are so many ways to diffuse and use essential oils, everyday. These DIY Non-Toxic Essential Oil Wax Tarts are perfect for diffusing essential oils around your home. They are also a fairly frugal way of making your own wax tarts for your wax warmer. I made 50 wax tarts using a variety of my favorite essential oils and blends, for under $5. That's a steal! My favorite part? I know exactly what's in them. I can't say the same for many of the overpriced wax tarts available today.
These DIY Essential Oil Wax tarts come together quickly with just a few simple ingredients, and they store well in air tight containers or mason jars. They also make great homemade gifts. Simply tie a bow around a pretty mason jar filled with your DIY Essential Oil Wax Tarts, add a note card or a gift tag, and they are gift-ready!
Read on for the simple supply list and tutorial, on how to make your very own DIY Non-Toxic Essential Oil Wax Tarts.
What you'll need:
- 4 lb. bag of soy wax flakes (usually found in the candle making section at most craft stores - I found the pictured soy wax flakes at A.C. Moore and used a coupon found on their website for 50% off one item - total cost after coupon was just $2.50)
- Essential Oils (use a blend of your favorite essential oils or pure essential oil - whichever you prefer)
- A silicone mold or silicone cupcake wrappers
- A glass/microwave safe measuring bowl with pour spout or candle making can
- Mason Jars or airtight containers for storing your DIY Essential Oil Wax Tarts
- An electric candle warmer to warm your DIY Essential Oil Wax Tarts (note: never leave wax warmer on and unattended).
How to:
- Add half a bag of soy wax flakes to your microwave safe measuring cup/bowl, microwave in 1 minute increments (stirring in between). Continue until the wax has melted down and has completely liquefied (about 4-5 minutes total)
- Add 15-25 drops of essential oil to the melted soy wax. Stir mixture well.
- Pour wax into silicone molds. Allow to set at room temperature for 30-40 minutes.
- Pop your DIY Essential Oil Wax Tarts out once wax has dried/set.
- Store in mason jars / air tight containers in a cool dry place.
- To warm, simply add 1-2 DIY Essential Oil wax tarts to your candle wax warmer (each essential oil wax tart will diffuse scent for 10-12 hours).
Enjoy your DIY Essential Oil Wax Tarts or gift them to friends and family. Happy crafting, friends!
