Hello friends!
I'm starting my Spring Cleaning.
There's not much to do but
my furniture is looking dry and needs some help.
Some wood salve is just what I need !
Think of it as a moisturizer-
I'm running low so let's make some-
What you need from start to finish:
1 cup any oil-
olive, almond, coconut or jojoba
1 cup any oil-
olive, almond, coconut or jojoba
I used coconut
Essential oil- 15 drops
I used Orange
2 oz. beeswax
containers for your salve
a double broiler
Parchment paper or paper towel
Measure out 1 cup oil
I use a double broiler method. I have a stainless bowl
that I only use for wax, it fits over a sauce pan filled with water.
On low heat, let the water come to a boil.
The steam from the water will melt the wax.
I use a bamboo skewer to stir.
After everything has melted, remove bowl and set on a
towel to remove steam from the outside of the bowl.
I add my essential oil now.
I gathered my tins, removed the lids and set them on
parchment paper.
Fill the tins and leave them to rest-
It just takes a few minuets to set up.
The color will be white if you used coconut oil.
These small tins will be gifts.
I love the salve in these large tins.
I have had this biscuit tin since I was a child.
This candy tin will be the one I will start to use first.
I like to apply with a soft cloth.
A little goes a long way.
Just rub in a circular motion until absorbed.
It will be soft to touch not sticky.
Some white rings were showing up on our table.
They are very hard to see now!
I wasn't very happy about this deep scratch I made
moving a plate over- let's see what happens.
The scratch is still there but it's hard to see.
It even works on leather-
I rubbed a small amount on these
miniature Bibles I collect.
They look clean and soft now.
Works on old leather purses, shoes, belts, leather chairs,
kitchen items, wood, metal and furniture.
Note: Always start with a small patch test in a hidden area.
Remember less is best...you can always add more.
Safe on skin! Food safe !
I wish you could smell the Orange scent I used.
You can make any scent that you like-
Happy Spring Cleaning!
xo Lisa S
