Create your own art using materials found around your home! Courses are geared towards individuals approximately 15-years of age and older. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-serve basis and to request supplies go through the Online Request Form. Videos are posted weekly on Mondays at 4:00 p.m.
Tune in on Monday, January 18th at 4:00 p.m. for a workshop on learning how to create a colorful tote bag to carry all of your essential needs.
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Join us on OFPL’s Facebook @galluplibrary on Saturday, December 12th at 1:00 p.m. to make Aromatherapy Candles DIY self-care products.
The ingredient list is available below.
Aromatherapy Candles
Ingredients: • 6 c. Soy Wax Flakes • Natural Wicks (Anchors Optional) • 80-120 Drops of Essential Oil (See scent list below) Other supplies: • 8 oz. Mason Jars (or jars of choice) • Stirring Utensil • Pens or Chopsticks to Secure Wicks
Instructions: 1. Melt soy wax in a pot over low-medium heat. They should melt fairly easily but turn up the heat slightly if taking more than a few minutes. 2. Stir 3. Once melted, add essential oils. 4. Anchor wicks to the bottom of mason jars. 5. Tape wick upright to a horizontal chopstick or pen. 6. Pour the wax into the mason jar and then repeat until all jars are full. 7. Depending on the size of the mason jars you may have some wax leftover. 8. Let stand until solid (about 1 hour). 9. Cut the wick to the desired length.
Scents to Relieve Anxiety: Bergamot, Cedarwood, Cypress, Frankincense, Hyssop, Lavender, Marjoram, Myrrh, Neroli, Orange, Peach, Rose, Rose Geranium, and Violet Leaf.
Scents to Ease Depression: Bergamot, Clary Sage, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon, Lemon Balm, Lemon Verbena, Neroli, Orange, Petitgrain, Rose Geranium, Sandalwood, Tangerine, and Ylang-ylang.
Scents to Improve Memory: Bay Laurel, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon, and Rosemary.
Scents to Invigorate and Overcome Fatigue: Angelica, Benzoin, Camphor, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Clove Basil, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Lemon, Peppermint, Pine, Sage, and Spiced Apple.
Scents to Deal with Stress, Nervous Tension, and Insomnia: Bergamot, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Cloves, Frankincense, Lavender, Lemon, Marjoram, Myrrh, Neroli, Nutmeg, Orange, Petitgrain, Rose, Sandalwood, Sweet Melissa, Valerian, Vanilla, Violet, and Ylang-ylang.
Scents to Calm Irritability: Chamomile, Neroli, Rose, and Rose Geranium.
