Makes 24 (2 oz.) tins and 24 (1/2 oz. ) tins -
7 cups oil (organic olive oil or almond oil)
1-7 cups dried flowers – chamomile, calendula, clover, lavender
14 oz. pure beeswax
Steep oil and flowers in warm place for two weeks
or bring to almost simmer, cover and keep warm over night,
or warm in double boiler over simmering water 30 to 60 minutes
Strain through cheesecloth.
Add 2 oz. pure beeswax to each cup of oil. Melt.
Pour into tins and watch the magic as it cools.
Makes a soothing salve for chapped hands, cheeks and lips all winter.
Tins are available from Specialty Bottles – 2 oz. or ½ oz. (for lip balm)
Monday, November 16, 2009
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