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Leather Scented Candles

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A leather scented candle can evoke the rugged and adventurous spirit of a biker or cowboy. It can also remind you of the fresh and distinct smell of a new car. Western Skies, a candle supplier, offers a leather-scented candle called “Western Saddle Leather” that captures the essence of the wild west.

If you’re interested in trying to make your own leather-scented candle, you can find a variety of fragrance oils from candle suppliers. For example, Nature’s Garden Leather Jacket fragrance oil (this link is no longer available)  Leather Store by Candle-licious, and Leather by Saratoga Scents (this website is no longer available)  are all options to consider.

Leather Fragrant Oil  

Gentleman Leather Fragrant Oil

If you want to experiment with different scents and create your unique blend, you can try combining leather oil with other essential oils. Patchouli, sandalwood, and cedar are excellent options to pair with leather oil to create a unique, personalized fragrance.

Patchouli has an earthy, musky scent that blends well with leather, providing a warm and comforting aroma. Sandalwood has a sweet and woody aroma that pairs well with leather, providing a soothing and relaxing scent. Cedar has a fresh, woody scent that pairs well with leather and provides a calming and grounding effect.

When making your own leather-scented candle, it’s essential to follow proper safety guidelines to ensure that the candle is safe to burn. Use quality candle-making supplies, including a heat-safe container, a thermometer, and a double boiler or heat-safe container and saucepan to melt the wax. Always monitor the temperature and keep it below the wax’s melting point to prevent a fire hazard.

A leather-scented candle can provide a unique and captivating aroma that evokes the spirit of the wild west. You can find a variety of fragrance oils from candle suppliers to create your leather-scented candle. For those who like to experiment, consider blending leather oil with other essential oils like patchouli, sandalwood, or cedar to create a personalized fragrance. Always remember to follow safety guidelines when making candles to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.

If you’re feeling daring, consider blending the oil with patchouli, sandalwood, or cedar.

 

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Pencil Knitting Patterns

Getting ready for back to school makes me think about pencil crafts, so let’s take a look at some pencil themed knitting patterns! 

I recently made a pencil on a circular knitting machine, and it was a fun, quick, easy project that uses little bits of leftover yarn (and if you don’t have yellow you can make it a colored pencil using whatever color’s your favorite). And if you want to make a bigger version check out this pattern from Orange Olive Road on Etsy.

If you want to knit a pencil pillow by hand, check out Sketchy, available on Ravelry from Shana S. Cohen. This one uses worsted weight yarn and has two size options and the choice to make a pencil with an eraser or a colored pencil. 

Pencil scarves seem to be the most popular kind of pencil knitting pattern, and there are lot of cute ones. This one from Cosy Craft UK mostly uses garter stitch, with some welts to add texture and what looks like an I-cord edging. It calls for DK weight yarn. 

If you want to go all garter stitch try this version from Emsley Co Creations, which uses five colors of DK weight yarn and just a little shaping to make the point of the pencil.

There’s also this fun, mostly stockinette so it looks like it curls a bit, pencil pattern that looks like it’s worked in chunky yarn from Little Knits Studio. This one uses just a little garter stitch and easy shaping for the point. 

If you don’t want a pencil scarf, how about some pencil socks? The No. 2 Pencil Socks from The Yarn Enabler are available from Ravelry and use five colors of sock yarn. They feature wide ribs to mimic the texture of a pencil and have options to be worked from the top down or the toe up. 

Needs Sharpening by Alexander Walker is a free pattern on Ravelry that uses five colors of sock yarn to make a sort of shortie sock. The little bit of black at the tips of the toes inspired the name. These, too, can be worked in either direction and are available in three sizes.