Join us on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library every Monday at 4:00 p.m. 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 using the Supply Request Form.
Tune in on Monday, June 14th at 4:00 p.m. to celebrate Nature Photography Day by learning helpful tips to take a better selfie both indoors and outdoors. Sharpen your skills with this interactive workshop in getting a better selfie.
CREATIVE CORNER EPISODES ARE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING ON YOUTUBE.
Watch our Self-Care playlist on YouTube to improve your mental and physical health with a variety of self-care demos. Ingredient list is provided below:
Rosemary Lemon Body Scrub
Ingredients: • 4 drops Lemon essential oil • 1 drop Rosemary essential oil • 1/4 cup carrier oil • 1/4 cup fine grained sea salt
Instructions: 1. Mix together. 2. Apply to skin and gently massage. 3. Rinse off completely with warm water.
We will spill the tea and learn tea facts, history, and health benefits of this flavorful experience. Create some authentic matcha green tea, Jasmine tea, and a DIY Stress Relief Tea and learn about tasseography, a pseudoscience art of reading tea leaves to predict the future.
Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-serve basis using the Supply Request Form.
Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
Join us Saturday, April 17th at 1:00 p.m. on Facebook LIVE @galluplibrary to make DIY self-care products. Watch our Self-Care playlist on YouTube to increase your mental and physical health with a variety of self-care demos.
Ingredient lists is available below:
SOOTHING SHOWER STEAMERS
INGREDIENTS: • 2 cups baking soda • 1 cup citric acid • 1 cup arrowroot powder or cornstarch • 4 tbsp water • essential oils • silicone mold
INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Mix together the dry ingredients in a medium sized bowl. 2. Gently mist with water from the spray bottle a little at a time. If it starts fizzing, you are using too much water. Be sure to mix frequently so the water doesn’t react with the mixture. When it starts to form a loose ‘snowball’ type consistency. DO NOT OVER WATER!! 3. Pack the mixture into the silicone mold and place in a dry area for 12-24 hours. Once dry, pop them out of the mold. 4. When ready to use, add 3-5 drops of the desired oils and place in a warm shower. 5. Store in a dry place or closed container.
ESSENTIAL OIL USAGES:
Respiratory Support: Eucalyptus, Rosemary, RC, Raven, Peppermint, Ravintsara or Sniffleease
Waking Up and/or Mood Boosting: Citrus oils such as lemon, lime, orange, grapefruit, or citrus fresh; peppermint
Calming Down: Lavender, Cedarwood, Roman Chamomile, Peace & Calming
Join us Saturday, April 3rd at 1:00 p.m. on Facebook @galluplibrary or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library to make DIY self-care products. Watch our Self-Care playlist on YouTube to increase your mental and physical health with a variety of self-care demos.
Ingredient lists is available below:
LEMONADE BATH BOMB
INGREDIENTS: • 1 cup baking soda • ½ cup cornstarch • ½ cup citric acid • ¼ cup epsom salt • ½ cup lemon essential oil • 1½ tbsp coconut oil • yellow gel food coloring • 1 tbsp water
INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Whisk dry ingredients together. Add coconut oil, food coloring, and essential oil. Mix until ingredients are well blended. 2. Add ½ tbsp water and mix well. Check to see if the mixture holds together well by squeezing in your hand. If not, add another ½ tbsp of water. 3. Fill each side of the bath bomb mold with mixture and press to pack it down. Add a bit more of the loose mixture into each side. Press both sides of the mold together tightly. Tap gently on the side of the bowl and twist the mold to release the bath bomb. Carefully set aside to dry. 4. Let dry for a few hours and place in an airtight container or bag.
• 3 Tbsp. Rosewater • 1/2 tsp. Aloe Vera Gel • 1/2 tsp. Olive Oil (Substitute for jojoba, almond, or coconut oil) • 1/2 tsp. Glycerine
INSTRUCTIONS:
Mix the aloe gel with glycerine to form a smooth paste.
Then add olive oil or almond oil and finally add rose water.
Store it in a small container and use it whenever you feel like.
Take a pea sized amount of the serum and massage in upward motion on the skin for a minute or two. Use every day or on alternative days. Massage your neck and face in upward motions.
Benefits: • Quick absorbing. • Light weight. • Gives you a nice glow. • Rose water refreshes your skin. • The oil moisturizes your skin. • Skin feels really soft after you use it. • Free of chemicals. • You get to customize it!
• 1/2 c. castile soap liquid • 1/2 c. distilled water • 1 Tbsp. vitamin E oil (optional) • 1 Tbsp. sweet almond oil or olive oil or jojoba oil (optional) • 15 drops tea tree essential oil optional • 5-10 drops lavender essential oil optional
INSTRUCTIONS:
In a mason jar or recycled soap dispenser, add the water first (to prevent bubbles) then the liquid castile soap, followed by the oils. Shake the ingredients together.
Shake the soap dispenser before using, then squirt a small amount on your hands as needed, rinsing with water.
• 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:
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.
Stir
Once melted, add essential oils.
Anchor wicks to the bottom of mason jars.
Tape wick upright to a horizontal chopstick or pen.
Pour the wax into the mason jar and then repeat until all jars are full.
Depending on the size of the mason jars you may have some wax leftover.
Let stand until solid (about 1 hour).
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.
