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Making salves & balms

Intermediate45 min

Turning an infused oil into something you can carry in a tin.

Start with an infused oil

Begin with a strained herbal oil (see Infusing oils). This is the heart of your salve.

Add beeswax

Gently warm the oil and melt in beeswax — roughly one part wax to four parts oil for a soft balm.

Test the set

Dip a cold spoon in and let it cool. Too soft? Add wax. Too hard? Add oil.

Pour and cool

Pour into clean tins or jars and leave undisturbed until fully set. Label with the date.

Suggested supplies

Beeswax pelletsMelts smoothly, easy to measure
Double boiler potFor melting wax into the oil gently
2oz salve tinsFor the finished balm
Chalkboard jar labelsName and date every tin

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