Ginger will bring more money into your space as well as success.
Cardamom is used in love magic and will also bring you tranquility.
Allspice is quite effective in healing work.
Nutmeg awakens psychism and prophetic dreams.
Clove is excellent in protection and banishing.
As you may have noticed from your reading, I treasure cinnamon incense. It brings a positive energy to your space with its appealingly sweet and spicy scent. It also brings prosperity and calm. What could be better? This may become one of your favorites, as well as it is truly easy to make.
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Spoon the powdered cinnamon into the middle of your bowl and mix in the water well. When the consistency is close to that of damp sand, you are good. Using your hands, knead the mixture into your desired shape which could be a cone, pyramid, ball, or even a heart. Place this onto your baking sheet and bake at 325 degrees for 15 minutes. Pull it out of the oven and let it cool. Once your incense creation is at room temperature, place it in the glass votive for when you want to use it. These DIY incenses take a few seconds to light but their captivating scents are so worth it.
Making massage candles is very similar to making any other type of potted candle. I recommend using soy wax as it is super gentle on the skin. Soy wax is also nice and soft so it melts easily and stays together in a puddle after melting, and can be reused for us thrifty crafters. If you have a soy allergy, you can use the ever-so-popular beeswax instead (for example, it is in nearly every single Burt’s Bees product). Essential oils or cosmetic-grade fragrance oils are also added to create a soothing atmosphere. All soap-making fragrances that are also soy candle-safe are perfect choices for scenting your massage candles. Try the basic directions below to make your first candle. For every three ounces of wax, you'll add one ounce of liquid oil and one-quarter ounce of fragrance. I suggest making two candles in four-ounce metal tins while you master this craft.
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Directions:
1. Melt the soy wax and oil in a double boiler over simmering water.
2. Add the essential oils and stir gently to avoid bubbling or spilling,
3. Once the wax has cooled somewhat but is still melted enough to pour, place the wicks in your containers and pour the wax.
4. Allow several hours for the candles to set and harden
5. Trim the wicks to one-quarter of an inch above the top of the candle, and they're ready to use.
Many enthusiasts enjoy several cups a day of their favorite herbal infusion which is a large portion of herb brewed for at least four hours and as long as ten. I recommend placing one cup of the dried herb into a quart canning jar and filling it with freshly boiled water. After the steeping, strain with a non-metallic method such as cheesecloth or bamboo. Herbal infusions can be made with the leaves and fruits which provide healing aspects of this comforting brew. Many of the favorite kitchen garden herbs contain minerals, antioxidants, and phytochemicals including the list herein.
What do you need to attend to in your life now? This list of herbs and associations can be your guide; one of the smartest ways to approach this methodology is to brew right before bedtime and you will awaken to a freshly infused herb. Some of the most popular herbs and fruits used to create infusions are as follows:
Infusions have regained popularity as a way of getting as much of the herb into oil as possible, it is a method that brings the flavors of one food, in this case, fresh herbs, to another, such as oil. Basic Oil is unbelievably easy to make. You’ll need:
Ideally, you gather your fresh herbs in your own kitchen garden but any farmer's market or organic grocery will have green herbs. For the best and purest flavor, use fresh herbs at their peak. Rinse thoroughly in cold water. Gently pat dry with paper towels and give the basil a coarse chop. Place into a metal colander and dip into boiling water for 10 seconds. Rinse in an ice water bath and drain well. Gently pat dry and add the basil to the oil. After three to five days in a cool dark place, the flavor will have infused into the oil, adding the fresh bright green note of the herbs. Use liberally on roasts, salads, drizzling on top of cooked vegetables and soups. Basil not only confers much palatability but it also brings prosperity. Enjoy!
These herbs also make fantastic infused oils: rosemary. tarragon, parsley, chives, and cilantro.
