How To Make Wax Melts With A Strong Scent Throw

Making your own soy wax melts is not only a fun DIY project, but it also allows you to create your own unique scent combinations. Whether you’re looking to create a relaxing atmosphere, boost your mood, or simply freshen up your home, the possibilities are endless when it comes to scent options. In this video tutorial, you’ll learn step-by-step instructions on how to create your own soy wax melts and get the most out of your fragrance throw.

Fragrance throw is the term used to describe how well a candle or wax melt scent fills a room. The fragrance throw in wax melts is affected by several factors, including the quality and type of wax, the type and amount of fragrance oil used, and the size and shape of the wax melt. When it comes to wax melts, the size of the melt plays a significant role in fragrance throw, as a larger surface area allows for more scent to be released.

Soy wax is a popular choice for making wax melts due to its clean-burning properties and the ability to hold a higher amount of fragrance oil than other waxes. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to melt the soy wax, add your chosen fragrance oil, and pour the mixture into your chosen mold. You’ll also get tips on how to adjust the fragrance oil amount to get the desired scent strength, and how to blend different fragrance oils to create your own custom scent blends.

Making your own soy wax melts also allows you to control the quality and purity of the ingredients, ensuring that you’re using safe and natural materials. Plus, making your own wax melts can be a budget-friendly alternative to purchasing premade ones, especially if you plan on making them in large batches.

In conclusion, making your own soy wax melts is a fun and rewarding DIY project that allows you to create unique scent combinations while also controlling the quality of the ingredients used. By following this tutorial and experimenting with different fragrance oils and molds, you can achieve the perfect fragrance throw for your home. So, get ready to melt away your stress and create a soothing atmosphere with your very own handmade soy wax melts.

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For example, a button down collared shirt. This is a classic design, of course, and it looks great in a knit version, but it’s just not something you see much of.

Noma Ndlovu’s Guglethu shirt is the pattern to try if you want to knit your own button down shirt. This one is inspired by cashmere tops (though the sample was made out of yak yarn, not cashmere, and uses two strands of lace weight yarn held together) and includes lots of high-fashion details like double-knit cuffs, collar and shoulder seams.

It has a patch pocket on the front and 10 buttons including the button band and the cuffs.

The designer says you can also use a DK weight yarn held singly if you’d rather, and that the shirt looks good in a variety of yarns. There is another version on Ravelry that uses Berroco Remix Light, which is a mix of nylon, cotton, acrylic, silk and cellulose fibers. It has a more relaxed look but it still really pretty.

The pattern has 12 sizes, with a full bust measurement ranging from 32.35 to 72.25 inches, or 82 to 183.5 cm. The designer suggests 2 to 6 inches, or 5 to 15 cm, of positive ease when you pick your size. I could totally see knitting one that’s even bigger to wear more like a jacket, because I do that a lot with button down shirts I already own.

I love all the details on this shirt, which isn’t necessarily difficult to knit, but might introduce you to some things you’ve never knit before (like those cuffs with the plackets, or a shirt collar like this).

To learn more about this shirt and grab a copy of the pattern for yourself, head to Ravelry.

[Photo: Noma Ndlovu]

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