Natural Product Making; BFEI Night class Notes

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Natural product making course

Course Content (subject to change):

1, 7th Oct, 6.30pm; Introduction & Bath Bombs

2, 14th Oct, 6.30pm; Soy Candle & Wax Melts

3, 21st Oct, 6.30pm; Natural Deodorant & Exfoliating body scrub

mid term break (college is closed)

4, 4th Nov, 6.30pm; Lip Balm & Moisturising Balm

5, 11th Nov, 6.30pm; Cold Pressed Soap Making

6, 18th Nov; 6.30pm; Hydrating Facial Spritz/Facial Toner & Clay Facial Mask/Cleanser

 

Website's I mentioned:

bomar.ie for most ingredients

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First Class Notes:

Recipe for bath bombs:  bath bombs with rose petals

Bath bombs are fun to make and to use: pop them in a warm bath and as they hit water they fizz and release all their loveliness.

What you will need:
250g Bicarbonate Soda
110g Citric Acid
2ml Essential oils/fragrance
2 x Bath Bomb Mould
10 – 20ml Vegetable oil/coconut oil or cocoa butter
Flower petals/embellishments for decoration

Extra equipment needed:
• A mixing bowl (to mix all the ingredients together)
• Rubber gloves if your hands are very sensitive (optional)
• A tray or somewhere flat to put the bath bombs while they set

Method:
1. Combine the bicarbonate soda & citric acid in a bowl and mix well - you can use your hands.
2. Add the oil/cocoa butter (if it’s cocoa butter you are using you will need to heat it first) to the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly.
3. At this point you will need to spray a little water on the mix, not too much or it will start fizzing just 2 or 3 squirts.
4. Continue to mix. You will know it is ready when you can take a handful of the mix, squeeze it in your hand and it holds it shape (Like slightly damp sand).
5. Take your bath bomb mould and place some petals/embellishments in the bottom for decoration.
6. Heap the bath bomb mixture on top of the decorations in the mould and press down firmly, then tip upside on a tray and tap it out- like a sandcastle! At this point the bath bomb is really delicate so place somewhere safe and dry to set.
7. Leave for 24 hours or until it becomes hard.
8. If you find the mixture is not holding together add a little more water or a little more oil.


I’d love to see your creations, please tag me on social

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Second class notes:

Soy candle making

Soy wax is a lovely wax to use for candles as it has a good 'scent throw' and it doesn't melt too quickly but there are other nice waxes you may want to try including rapeseed and coconut or beeswax.

Soy candles can be made in a variety of containers including glass (heatproof), ceramic, aluminium or tin. They are great fun to make and make fabulous gifts - here's how ....

Soy Wax Candle & Melts

What you need:

  • Wick
  • Wooden wick holder
  • 7ml Candle Fragrance/Essential oils (*concentrated can irritate the nose/lungs and skin – wear gloves/do not touch directly)
  • 150g Soy wax
  • Glass/tin
  • Embellishments/flower petals
  • Waxed paper Mat
 soy candle making

Extra equipment needed:

  • Heatproof jug (for melting the wax)
  • Something for stirring the wax
  • Saucepan

Method:

  1. Place Soy wax into the heatproof plastic jug and heat in a double boiler (place in a saucepan with an inch or so of water) on a medium heat so the water doesn’t boil over.
  2. Dip wicks into melted wax and then ‘stick’ to the bottom of the candle container- place each wick on one of the marked areas.
  3. Remove the jug from the water and leave the wax to cool slightly.
  4. Add Fragrance to the Soy wax and stir.
  5. When it turns slightly opaque pour the wax into the candle container. Don’t fill right up to the top, leave a little space (approx. 1cm), to allow for the embellishments.
  6. After the wax cools and turns slightly white add embellishments
  7. With the wax that is left you can pour onto the waxed paper mat and decorate with flower petals, to make beautiful rustic wax melts for a burner.

 

WARNING! To prevent fire: keep burning candle within sight. Keep out of reach of children and pets. Never burn a candle on or near anything that can catch fire. Trim wick to 5mm each time before lighting. Candle must be placed on a heat resistant surface. Extinguish when wax gets within 15mm of bottom.

You can also find a ‘how to video’  on my highlights in instagram

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websites I mentioned: the sage.com (fragrance calculator) supplyforcandles.co.uk INcandlesupplies.co.uk bomar.ie