How to Do Resin Casting
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Materials
Resin
Disposable mixing cup
Measuring Tools
Disposable tools
mold
Cooking Spray
Straw
Objects for Embedding
Polyester Resin
This liquid plastic hardens when mixed with a catalyst. It is durable and forms a hard transparent solid that can have various objects of all kinds embedded in it. It is toxic so use only in well ventilated areas and avoid inhaling the vapours by wearing a mask.
Epoxy Resin
More expensive than polyester resin, but lower in toxicity, epoxy resin is used for many craft projects. It is ideal for jewelry and cures quickly. Epoxy resins consist of the resin and a hardener and must be mixed in the correct ratios in order for it to set correctly. It is easy to obtain a glassy finish and is easier to use than polyester resin so is more suitale for beginners. Read more
Headache Relief Balm
Materials
55g Beeswax
85g Shea Butter
115g Olive Oil
10-15 drops of lavender essential oil
Small jars or lip balm containers
Great for keeping in your purse or when traveling for fast relief from headaches. Apricot oil can be used instead of the Shea butter but increase the amount of beeswax slightly.
Method
Melt the beeswax and Shea butter using a double boiler. Mix the oils together then add to the melted wax. Pour into the small containers and allow to cool.
Use
Rub gently into the temples at the first sign of a headache.
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How to Make Gel Candles
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Materials
Gel Wax
Gel candle dye
Gel candle scent
Wick and wick base
Spoon
Knife
Craft sticks
Double boiler
Thermometer
Candle Gel
Candle gel is made from polymer resin and mineral oil. The polymer resin transforms the liquid mineral oil into a material that is more solid and transparent.
Candle gel is sold in three different types, low density, medium density and high density. The thicker or more dense the gel is the more scent it can hold and the heavier objects you can embed in it without them falling to the bottom of the container. However a heavier gel will take longer to melt and be harder to work with. Read more
How to Batik Dye Fabric
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Materials
Fabric
Fabric dye
Iodine free salt
Vinegar
Paraffin wax or beeswax
Paper towel
Gloves
Batik dyeing is a method of making random patters on fabric with dye. Wax is placed on the fabric and prevents the dye from entering the fabric. Patterns are produced by varying the patterns of wax on the fabric.
Step 1 - Prepare the fabric
The best fabrics to use for Batik are cotton, silk, muslin or percele. Wash, dry and iron the fabric to remove any starch and dyes and to cause any shrinkage to occur before using the fabric. Read more
Soothing Body Oil
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This is an easy aromatherapy recipe for dry skin. Keep it in the shower and use daily for a lovely soft skin.
Materials
100 ml grapeseed, apricot, acocado or almond Oil
10 drops Juniper
10 drops lemongrass
10 drops fennel
1 plastic bottle with a pump (use an old shower gel or lotion bottle that has been thoroughly cleaned)
Fill the bottle with the oil of your choice. Add the essential oils and mix well.
Use
After showering massage into the skin. The oil has a detoxifying effect and the lovely aroma will last all day.
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It has a powerful, lemony, grassy aroma -great for oily skin and hair. This sweet-scented grass is a traditional food seasoning in India, Indochina, the Congo, the Seychelles, Indonesia and Sri Lanka. Lemongrass is so basic to Thai cooking, one of the world’s great cuisines, that many Thai restaurants call themselves ‘Lemongrass.’ Lemongrass is also known as fevergrass. It has been used for centuries to treat fever in India. It has traditionally been used to cure skin complaints and was burnt to kill germs. Its main constituent, citral, was discovered to be a strong, cleansing antiseptic, and used to deodorize clothing and footwear.
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How Can You Attract Butterflies?
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Butterflies can be attracted to your garden by a variety of methods including planting brightly coloured flowers and bushes, providing food in the form of rotten fruit or by providing other places where they will congregate.
Flowers and Bushes
Allow a part of your garden to grow wild. Let the grass grow and scatter wildflower seed throughout the area. Plant brightly coloured flowers around the edge of the wild are. Single flowers are better than double blooms and mix up the colours. Butterflies like different colours, some will be attracted to yellow, orange and red others will prefer blue, white or purple. Read more
Peppermint Essential Oil- Aromatherapy Uses, Recipes & more
Learn about peppermint essential oil and how to use it for aromatherapeutic benefits.
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