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Florentine sachet is a thin waxy aromatic tile that can be used both for scenting rooms and in a linen closet or on clothing shelves. Due to its composition, the tiles do not melt, so there is no risk of staining things. But the aroma is retained in such a tile for up to 6 months. A sachet decorated with dried flowers, spices or dried fruit slices can be an original and exquisite gift for true aromatherapy connoisseurs.
Recipe for making a Florentine sachet at home:
Manufacturing technology:
The waxes must be melted, stirred, cooled a little, the aromatic composition added and poured into any shape so that after hardening the tile can be given a simple rectangular or square shape. The optimal tile thickness is 5-6 mm. On top you can place and slightly submerge the decorations you have in mind: dried flowers, a dried orange slice, a cinnamon stick, star anise or other spices - this will make the tile not only fragrant, but also beautiful.
Adviсe:
After hardening, you can use culinary die cuts to give the tiles a more complex shape (star, heart, etc.)
If you place a cocktail tube in the uncured wax and hold it until the wax “sets,” then the finished tile will have a neat round hole into which you can thread a ribbon.
You can put thick embossed lace on the bottom of your mold, and after the wax hardens, carefully remove it, then the surface of your tile will be lace and will not require additional decorations.
FLORENTINE SACHE. The tradition of scenting rooms and linen closets has probably existed as long as civilization itself. In the ancient world, aromatic oils were smoked, and the floors of medieval castles were lined with fragrant straw. And even nowadays it is customary to put a bag of lavender or other dried flowers in the wardrobe. We also know from our grandmothers that orange peels or lavender flowers repel moths and smell much nicer than mothballs. Usually, when we hear the phrase “aromatic sachet,” we immediately imagine a bag of herbs, but this is not always the case; in Florence, it is customary to hang a wax plate scented with oils in the closet. The Florentine sachet is a magical little aromatic treat made with beeswax and fragrance. I chose essential oils as fragrances, because... They are natural, but you can also use aromatic fragrances as you wish. But I am a supporter of everything natural and high quality. And the aroma of wax is so enchanting... I didn’t even think it had such an intoxicating smell! Especially now, when it’s winter outside, I take the wax in my palms and inhale the warm honey aroma, close my eyes and here it is summer, sun, grass, flowers.... After reading information on the Internet, I finally decided to experiment. This activity , I’ll tell you, it’s addictive, like any hobby. I put my sachet with lavender in the closet with bed linen and hung it in the bedroom next to the pillow for a good sleep. I hung it in the kitchen with the smell of coffee. And she put the vanilla sachet in her personal laundry drawer. They write that the scent will last about 2 months, we'll see. After the aroma has dissipated, you can melt the wax again and make a new sachet. You can add any dried herbs, dried orange slices, spices, there are many options. In the cinnamon sachet, the cinnamon itself was drowned in wax, I will now know that I need to wait a little time before adding the cinnamon. I grew lavender myself and it’s still worth its weight in gold, because... It’s only bloomed for the second year, I hope this year the harvest will be bigger and I’ll start adding it to soap. A little history: For the first time, such a sachet was produced by the oldest pharmacy in Florence, “Pharmaceutical di Santa Maria Novella,” which has been serving customers since 1612! This pharmacy still operates to this day and also produces various products made according to ancient recipes!!! Can you imagine what her story is!!! more than four centuries, I am delighted, I wish I could visit there. I love the history of the times of apothecary gardens, monastic orders, and I painstakingly search for historical information about the production of healing potions, medicinal herbs and aromatic oils... Sometimes it seems to me that I lived in the Middle Ages and practiced alchemy. I still re-read and re-watch the book and film “Perfume” with ecstasy, my husband says that I’m a maniac))). p.s. It’s been 2 days since I made them, the aroma of the house is incredible and delicate, to be honest, I didn’t expect such an effect!!! You can now do without an aroma lamp)))
Hello friends! 🙂
Do you love creativity?
What a stupid question, why are you here if not for creativity, right?
Oh, this creative muse! Sometimes in the process of making seemingly ordinary things, the wonderful Fairy of Inspiration does not allow you to make everything too simple, shows your creation from a different angle - and now, you are already captivated by a new idea!
So am I. I decided to make flavor plates from soy wax with an amazing aroma “really, I fell in love with it!!!). I got distracted and somewhere “accidentally” saw painted gingerbread cookies with animal faces. Taking inspiration from confectioners is my favorite thing. And, of course, I simply could not help but give this idea a go!
Wax (Florentine) sachets for scenting the house were made, as always, with our own hands.
The sashas turned out very cute. Now, when I open a closet, I always smile :))), and this is always worth a lot!
What are fragrant wax plates needed for?
They scent rooms, cabinets, boxes, and linen.
Just put a couple of plates in a box with bedding or towels - and they will smell like your favorite scents.
Sometimes it’s great to put such a record in a box with a gift - then when unpacking it will be doubly pleasant for the recipient :)
Well, there’s nothing to do here at all :)))
You will need:
Weigh soy wax
And melt in a water bath. Add fragrance ".
Pour into a round mold. Thickness 6-8 mm.
In slightly hardened wax, outline the contours of the muzzle with a knife.
Carefully remove the cut parts
Place in a melting container and add bronze mother-of-pearl.
Fill in the “cheeks” of the muzzle.
If the edges are uneven, you can smooth them out with a hot spoon.
We warm the spoon
And smooth out the unevenness
Make a hole for the nose with a hot spoon. And use a bean to make a nose.
We make eyes from peppercorns. You can draw cosmetic eyelashes. pencil.
And we make ears :)
I also used a hot awl to make holes for the thread so that I could hang the sachet.
And she threaded the ropes.
All is ready! This way you can greatly diversify the appearance of your sachets. And be sure to involve the children - they will be delighted!
Have a nice creative and fragrant day!
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Florentine sachet is a natural flavoring based on beeswax and essential oils. Beeswax perfectly preserves aromas and is not lost in the sachet. It gives warmth, smells of summer, sun, field and herbs.
What can you use wax sachets for?
- a great way to scent your laundry in your closet
- if you place an aromatic tile somewhere in the room, you will feel a slight smell of essential oils and wax throughout the room
— Florentine sachet can be used as a Christmas tree decoration
- by selecting an invigorating composition of essential oils and placing the sachet on your desktop, you will receive a source Have a good mood and performance
— aromatic tiles with soothing ethers at the head of the bed will help you quickly relax and fall asleep peacefully
— this sachet looks interesting in the car instead of artificial flavoring
We will need natural beeswax, sachet filler and essential oils.
Sachet molds no need to buy. These can be silicone molds for cookies and cupcakes, there can be lids from tin jars and even plastic mugs.
Manufacturing technology:
1. Melt the beeswax in a water bath. To do this, place a small enamel mug or bowl of wax in a saucepan with water.
The wax will melt faster if you grate it or try to grind it as much as possible.
While the wax is melting, feel free to inhale the aroma of natural beeswax - this is an excellent inhalation for the prevention and treatment of inflammation of the upper respiratory tract.
2. Once the wax is completely melted, remove the bowl from the water bath and pour the wax into the mold in a thin layer (about 0.5-1 cm)
To prevent the dishes from spoiling, while the remaining wax in the bowl is still warm, wipe the dishes, collecting all the wax, with a napkin; the rest will not be difficult to wash off with water.
3. While the wax has not hardened, add dried flowers, spices or dry fruits according to your taste and desire.
4. Don't forget to add a drop of essential oils. The combination of pine essential oils, orange/tangerine and cinnamon will create a festive mood in the room.
5. Place a cocktail tube into the uncured wax and hold it until the wax “sets.” This is necessary so that the finished tile has a neat round hole into which you can thread the ribbon.
6. Leave the mold with wax on a flat surface until it hardens.
7. To quickly and without damage remove the sachet from the mold, place the mold in the freezer for 20 minutes. After the time has passed, remove the sachet from the mold.
It will be beautiful if you pack the finished sachet in a bag or wrap it in wrapping paper.
The tradition of scenting rooms and linen closets has probably existed as long as civilization itself. In the ancient world, aromatic oils were smoked, and the floors of medieval castles were lined with fragrant straw. And even today it is customary to put a bag of lavender or other dried flowers in the wardrobe. We also know from our grandmothers that orange peels or lavender flowers repel moths and smell much nicer than mothballs. Usually, when we hear the phrase “aromatic sachet,” we immediately imagine a bag of herbs, but this is not always the case; in Florence, it is customary to hang a wax plate scented with oils in the closet.
To create a sachet we will need :
Beeswax (can be replaced with any other);
- stearic acid (optional);
- essential oils or cosmetic fragrances;
- dried flowers and herbs for decoration;
- container for melting wax;
- suitable molds;
- tubes.
The molds in which we will cast the sachets must be flat and shallow so that it is convenient to decorate the wax plate with dried flowers and it will smell fragrant for a long time. It is most convenient to use silicone baking molds.
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Natural waxes retain fragrances very well, which is why they are chosen as a base for scented sachets. Wax you can use any
The wax must be melted in a water bath. The mixture can be painted in the shade you want, but keep in mind that water-soluble dyes will not work. Wax crayons are great for painting.
For example citrus essential oils are very volatile and disappear quickly, so you can add more of them than other essential oils. We add aromatic composition up to 10% of the wax weight. The optimal thickness of the wax plate is 5-6 mm. The sachets harden very quickly, so we immediately decorate them with dried flowers, spices or herbs, use a straw to make a hole for the ribbon and let the plate harden completely.
Plants for the Florentine sachet:
- Lavender helps with headaches, stress, insomnia, nervous disorders, and hypertension. Thanks to the wonderful smell of this plant, clarity of thoughts appears, anxiety goes away, and tension is relieved. Lavender drives away moths, and some believe that it also drives away evil spirits. A package weighing 25 grams costs about 40 rubles.
- Cinnamon has a refined, delicate and warm aroma that helps fight depression and bad mood. In addition, cinnamon is a natural aphrodisiac. The cost of a stick is 30-50 rubles.
- Acacia has a subtle aroma, which is an excellent antidepressant and helps improve the quality of sleep. Herbalists prescribe acacia oil to people who are depressed. A package of dried acacia flowers costs 30 rubles per 25 grams.
- Dried basil has an even stronger and more pleasant aroma than fresh basil. The smell of basil is an excellent remedy that tones the nervous system, clears consciousness, strengthens and restores nerves, relieves fatigue, anxiety, and headaches. Inhaling basil helps with cough. Under the influence of basil, airway patency improves. A package weighing 20 grams costs 30-40 rubles.
- Marjoram smells like mint and cardamom. Described by herbalists as a tonic and antiseptic. Cost - 35 rubles per 15 grams.
- Mint is probably the most popular aromatic plant. The smell of mint is very strong and easily recognizable. A package weighing 20 grams costs 30-40 rubles.
- Oregano (or oregano) is a plant related to marjoram, but has a sharper, bitter-spicy aroma. 25 grams cost 45 rubles.
- Thyme (or thyme) has a strong aroma with notes of citrus and caraway. Price - 30 rubles per 20 grams.
- Violet root has a beneficial effect on well-being and mood. 50 grams cost 40 rubles.
- Juniper. The berries have a light resinous smell, which disappears after a while, but the smell of juniper shavings will remain for a long time and will give off part of its wonderful aroma to surrounding things. Cedar, juniper and pine are natural antiseptics, help with heart pain, and relieve mood swings.
- Ginger root is famous for its pungent, spicy aroma and is sold fresh in any supermarket. The price per kilogram is about 200 rubles. Dry ginger can be found in spice departments or pharmacies. Ginger has a strong and distinctive aroma; this ingredient should be used with caution.
- Vanilla pods cost about 150 rubles per pair. It smells sweet and lasts a long time. For the vanilla aroma to be felt in the sachet, one pod is enough.
- Dried lemon balm will add a fresh lemon aroma to the sachet, bring calm and tranquility, and give a sound sleep. A package weighing 70 grams can be purchased for 150 rubles.
- Rose petals are a well-known remedy for good sleep. Petals of jasmine, peony, rosehip, geranium, lily of the valley and other flowers are also added to the sachet, drying them yourself or buying them in a store (20 grams - 40 rubles). Jasmine, lily, narcissus and lily of the valley have no place in the bedroom; their scent is invigorating, not relaxing.
- Cedar shavings are widely used for making pillows, since the cedar aroma has a healing effect on a person, calming the nervous system, restoring disturbed sleep, etc. Cedar shavings can be purchased online for about 50 rubles per kilogram.
- Dried zest of orange, lemon, as well as pine needles, etc. easy to prepare yourself. The aroma of citrus fruits is stimulating, increases productivity and can even prevent you from falling asleep.
- Various essential oils are widely used in sachets. The cost of a 10 ml bottle is from 150 rubles.
- Cloves, bay leaves and other spices are available at any grocery store.
- Aromatic resins of frankincense, myrrh and benzoya can be purchased at a price of 100 rubles per 30 grams.
All ingredients are crushed, mixed, then a few drops of essential oil are added. It is believed that if you add crushed aromatic resin, the sachet will retain the aroma longer. The mixture should stand in a closed container for several days so that all its parts are properly mixed and the resins and oils are absorbed, otherwise the case may become covered with greasy stains.
Aromatic mixtures for sachet:
- 1 part bay leaf, 1 part lemon zest, 2 parts mint, 1 part pine needles, 1 part rosemary, 1 part thyme, 1 part sage, 1 part orris root, a little pine oil, cinnamon, cloves.
- 1 part basil, 2 parts chamomile, 2 parts lavender, 1 part lemon zest, 1 part mint, 2 parts rose petals, 1 part thyme, 1 part yarrow, 1 part orris root, a few drops of rose oil and lavender oil.
- 2 parts lavender, 1 part rose petals, 1 part lemon balm, 1/2 parts thyme, 1/4 part orris root, a few drops of lavender oil.
- 2 parts lavender, 1 part lemon verbena, 1\2 parts mint, 1\2 parts rosemary, 1\2 parts crushed cloves, the same amount of cinnamon and orris root powder, 4 drops lavender oil, 2 drops verbena oil, 2 drops peppermint oil . The mixture is great for the linen closet.
- 1 part marjoram, 1 part lavender, 2 parts rose petals, a little orange zest, 1 part violet root, 4 drops rose oil, 2 drops lavender oil. This sachet is good for scenting linen, summer clothes, and indoor air.
- 1 part sage leaves, 1 part fennel, 1/2 parts thyme, a few drops of tea tree essential oil, 1 part rosemary. This is a soothing sachet that you can take to bed.
- 1 part sage, 1 part mint, 1 part chamomile.
- 2 parts rosemary, 2 parts basil, 3 parts fragrant cloves, 2 parts lavender.
- Classic sachet: lemon, cloves, rosemary.
- Sachet “Garden of Eden” - lavender, ylang-ylang, rose;
- Sachet “Scent of a Fairy Tale” - lemon, incense, lavender, rose;
- Sachet “Green Garden” - lavender, rose, lemon;
- Sachet for car - lemon, rosemary, mint, cloves.
- Sasha “Love” - one part each of rose petals, ginger, yarrow, lavender, cloves, rosemary, jasmine, pride, violet root; two parts of orange.
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