Make your space amazingly fragrant with this Violet Hibiscus Wax Melts Recipe! The enchanting scents of violets and hibiscus will surely please the senses and leave your house smelling fresher than ever.

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Instead of scented candles, I’m leaning towards using homemade wax melts. They’re wax pieces without any wicks, which you then place in wax warmers so they can melt and release lovely fragrances. While they’re commercially available, I much prefer using this DIY wax melt recipe to create my own—which I’m now sharing for you to try and enjoy. Not only are they made with all-natural ingredients, but they can also be easily customized to suit your needs!

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Why You’ll Love This Violet Hibiscus Wax Melts Recipe

Whipping up a batch of wax melts is a breeze!
It can make for a fun DIY project.
Made with violet and hibiscus essential oils, they emit wonderful aromas.
Together with a wax burner, can be placed in any part of the house to pretty it up and release a bit of aromatic magic.
Cheaper than buying those in stores.
It is non-toxic since it contains no paraffin wax.
It makes for a thoughtful gift to friends and family for any occasion!
They bring a warm, cozy, Hygge ambiance to any space.

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Ingredient Notes

Coconut oil: Helps soften up the beeswax so it melts a bit faster. You can use refined or unrefined.

Hibiscus powder: Gives our wax melt a gorgeous dark pink hue.

Beeswax: The very base of our wax melt recipe. You can use either pellets or grated. Use white if you want the color to come out similarly to what you see in the photos here, otherwise yellow beeswax can be used as well.

Violet and Hibiscus essential oils: Gives the wax the fragrance released into the air as it melts.

Dried hibiscus and violet flowers: Optional. They can make your wax melts aesthetically pleasing, even as they melt.

How to Make Wax Melts

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Add the oil and hibiscus powder in a small saucepan over low heat.
Gently warm, while stirring, until the oil is a lovely dark pink hue and the powder has dissolved.
Turn off the heat, then set aside.
Add the beeswax and stir until fully melted in a double boiler over medium heat.
Add the hibiscus oil to the melted beeswax, then stir until well incorporated.
Turn off the heat and then gently mix in the essential oils.
Carefully pour the wax melt mixture into silicone molds. I like to use chocolate molds, which are the perfect size for most wax melt burners.
Allow the wax melts to cool and set for at least 2 hours before removing them from the molds.
Store in a cool location for up to one year.
Enjoy!

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Top Tips

You can replace violet and hibiscus oils with any essential or fragrance oil. Lavender, peppermint, vanilla, or lemon are all solid choices.
You can experiment by adding spices like cinnamon, ground cloves, or pumpkin spice (perfect for the fall!)
If you don’t have silicone molds, you can use an ice cube tray to pour the wax melt mixture into.
Not a fan of pink? Add a bit of dye chip or candle dye in the color of your choice.
To keep the recipe all-natural, use chlorella powder for green, annatto seed powder for orange, or indigo powder for blue.

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Safety Tips When Using Wax Melts

Place the wax warmer on a stable surface away from flammable materials and out of reach of children and pets.
Do not overfill; usually, 1-2 wax melts are enough.
Do not leave the warmer unattended while using it.
When done using, turn off or put out the fire of the wax warmer.
Remove cooled wax by gently pressing on one side to pop it out or warming the dish slightly to soften it for easier removal.

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Storing DIY Wax Melts

Put any unused wax welts between sheets of parchment paper or greaseproof paper. This will help preserve their fragrance and shape and allow them to stay dry and fresh longer. Store them in an airtight container, then place them in a cool, dry area in your home.

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Violet Hibiscus Wax Melts Recipe

Indulge in the vibrant hues and delightful fragrances of violet and hibiscus with these enchanting DIY homemade wax melts. This straightforward recipe makes whipping up your own wax melts a breeze, so you can infuse any space with their aromatic magic in no time. Bring a burst of floral charm to every corner with these crafted wax melts.

Prep Time: 5

Active Time: 5

Total Time: 10

Yield: small wax melts

Author: Kristen Wood

Cost: $7

Equipment

Silicone molds

Materials

⅓ cup coconut oil refined or unrefined
½ teaspoon hibiscus powder
¾ cup white beeswax pellets or grated
10 drops violet essential oil
5 drops hibiscus essential oil
dried hibiscus and/or violet flowers optional

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Instructions

In a small saucepan over low heat, add the oil and hibiscus powder.
Gently warm, while stirring, until the oil is a lovely dark pink hue and the powder has dissolved.
Turn off the heat, then set aside.
In a double boiler over medium heat, add the beeswax and stir until fully melted.
Add the hibiscus oil to the melted beeswax, then stir until well incorporated.
Turn off the heat and then gently mix in the essential oils.
If using dried flowers for the visual effect, add them to the molds before pouring. Carefully pour the wax melt mixture into silicone molds. I like to use chocolate molds, as they are the perfect size for most wax melt burners.
Allow the wax melts to cool and set, at least 2 hours before removing them from the molds.
Store in a cool location for up to one year.
Enjoy!