Okay, so I’ve been wanting to try making my own scented stuff for a while, and I finally took the plunge! I decided to go with a “white tea ginger” scent because it sounded so fresh and, well, fancy. I’m a total newbie, so this was a real learning experience, let me tell you.

The Gathering

First, I gathered my materials. I found some basic soy wax flakes online, and I already had some cute little jars I’d been saving. The real stars, though, were the fragrances. I got a white tea fragrance oil and a ginger essential oil. I wasn’t sure about the ratios, so I just kind of eyeballed it – probably not the best approach, but hey, it’s all part of the fun, right?

• Soy wax flakes
• White tea fragrance oil
• Ginger essential oil
• Small jars
• Wicks (I forgot these at first, oops!)
• A double boiler (or a pot and a heat-safe bowl)
• Something to stir with (I used a chopstick)
• A thermometer (…which I mostly ignored)

The Messy Part

Next, I set up my makeshift double boiler. I just put some water in a pot, brought it to a simmer, and then placed a heat-safe bowl on top. Then I dumped in the wax flakes and waited for them to melt. This took longer than I expected! I was stirring it constantly, feeling like a mad scientist (a very impatient one).

Once the wax was all melted and smooth, I took it off the heat. This is where the fragrance oils came in. I added a few drops of the white tea, then a couple of drops of the ginger. I sniffed it, added a bit more ginger, sniffed again… It was a lot of trial and error. I probably should have measured, but I was too excited to get to the pouring stage.

The (Slightly Panicked) Pour

I carefully poured the scented wax into my little jars. I’d already stuck the wicks to the bottom (with a little melted wax – a trick I learned online!). I tried to center the wicks as best I could, but they were being a bit stubborn. I ended up using some chopsticks to hold them in place while the wax cooled.

The Waiting Game

Then came the hardest part: waiting! I had to let the wax cool and harden completely, which took several hours. I kept checking on them every few minutes, like a kid waiting for Christmas morning. It’s amazing how slowly time passes when you’re waiting for something to solidify.

The Big Reveal!

Finally, they were ready! I trimmed the wicks, and… they looked pretty good! They weren’t perfect, but they were mine. And the smell? Actually, it was pretty amazing! The white tea is subtle and clean, and the ginger adds a nice little zing. It’s not overpowering, just a lovely, fresh scent. I was so proud of myself!.

I’ve already burned one, and it filled my kitchen with the most wonderful aroma. I’m definitely going to be making more of these. Next time, I might try a different scent combination… or maybe I’ll even get a real thermometer and try to be a little more precise. But even if it’s always a bit messy and experimental, I think I’ve found a new hobby!