11 Healthy And Eco-Friendly DIY Scented Wax Melts

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Wax melts or tarts are scented chunks of wax. They are placed into decorative warmers, also called tart-burners, where the heat gently melts the wax and releases the fragrance. The scent lasts anywhere from several hours to several days.

Wax melts are a nice alternative to usual candles and they have some advantages over candles. Wax melts are more solidly aromatic than traditional candles, because they absorb heat more slowly and release aromas without burning the oils. Candles can emit harmful chemicals and pollutants, which can aggravate asthma, allergies, and have even been linked to cancer. Candles can also release potentially hazardous chemicals such as benzene and toluene, which can cause damage to the brain, lungs, and central nervous system. Wax melting is also highly revered by parents who are wary of small children being around flames. Ready to DIY some of such cuties? I’ve prepared some DIYs to make these cuties and enjoy aromas more solidly and with no harm to your health and environments, take a look.

Learn how to make DIY wax melts with essential oils and fill any room in your home with fragrance with this tutorial! Natural, non-toxic materials are perfect for refreshing a room. Wax warmers can be lovely home accents and great to refresh any space of your house. If you use an electric wax warmer, you don’t even have to worry about a flame. And honestly, making wax melts is infinitely more fun than buying them, right? Plus, you can create any scent, shape or size you want to match your preference or occasion – read up to find out how to do that.

DIY soy wax essential oil melts (via www.countryhillcottage.com)

DIY soy wax essential oil melts (via www.countryhillcottage.com)

These 3-ingredient soy wax melts are paraffin-free and contain only essential oils so you never have to worry about breathing in anything gunky. In order to scent the whole room, you’ll want to choose oils that are inexpensive and come in large bottles. Read the project and make some wax melts easily to scent any space you want.

DIY inexpensive soy wax melts with essential oils (via hellonest.co)

DIY inexpensive soy wax melts with essential oils (via hellonest.co)

These flower shaped melts will fill your space with soothing lavender aroma – I love both the color and the scent they bring. They can be easily DIYed without much effort and the aroma is great not only for summers or springs, it’s very relaxing, which is great anytime. Get inspired to make some!

DIY lavender soy wax melts shaped as flowers (via www.purelykatie.com)

DIY lavender soy wax melts shaped as flowers (via www.purelykatie.com)

These DIY wax melts are a perfect, natural alternative to store bought wax melts or candles, and they make your home smell absolutely amazing! Why grapefruit? It brings a refreshing citrus scent and bright pink color, though if you don’t like it, swap the essential oil to your favorite! Drop a couple of your finished DIY wax melts into a wax melt warmer and let the natural fragrance fill your home! Make several batches of wax melts with different scents and your home will smell fabulous all year long!

DIY bright pink grapefruit wax melts (via lwvogue.com)

DIY bright pink grapefruit wax melts (via lwvogue.com)

Unlike other wax melts you can buy, these use beeswax and coconut oil as a base. Many of the store-bought varieties of wax melts are made with paraffin wax, a petroleum-based wax that can emit toxic chemicals when burned. Another thing that sets my homemade wax melts apart from the store-bought ones is that they are scented with all-natural essential oils instead of artificial fragrances. Plus, they’re easy to make and make your home smell wonderful! Rush to the tutorial to read how to make these col melts!

DIY all-natural wax melts to refresh your home (via www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com)

DIY all-natural wax melts to refresh your home (via www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com)

Commercial wax cubes are packed with chemicals that can cause all sorts of health issues. If you’re just discovering this fact and you use a wax warmer, you may find yourself worried about your family. Fortunately, there is a completely safe and even edible option for you to keep using a wax warmer. All you have to do is make up a batch or two of these all natural edible wax warmer cubes. They’re super easy to make and you can scent them however you like using essential oils or natural flavoring oils. Read the tutorial and make some!

DIY natural wax melts with essential oils (via www.happy-mothering.com)

DIY natural wax melts with essential oils (via www.happy-mothering.com)

Find out how to make beeswax wax melts using coconut oil, beeswax, and essential oils. This is a  natural and easy craft and this DIY worked perfectly and melted just as efficiently as store-bought tart melts. The trick is using quality extra virgin coconut oil and beeswax pastilles.

DIY beeswax heart shaped melts (via www.savvysavingcouple.net)

DIY beeswax heart shaped melts (via www.savvysavingcouple.net)

When you burn a candle all the way down to the bottom of the wick, but there’s still an inch of wax. Normal people would just chuck the candle. But, especially when they are homemade beeswax candles, you really don’t want to throw away that beeswax. This tutorial will tell you how to make homemade wax melts from old candles, use every piece of wax and make some melts for your home!

DIY wax melts of old candle wax (via www.bybrittanygoldwyn.com)

DIY wax melts of old candle wax (via www.bybrittanygoldwyn.com)

Soy wax melts are easy and fun to make, and the color and fragrance combinations are endless. With this in mind, I included a seasonal fall project providing wax melts in the shape of pumpkins and leaves in bold fall colors. They will make up a cool fall gift for any party of housewarming, enjoy!

DIY bright fall-inspired wax melts (via www.candlescience.com)

DIY bright fall-inspired wax melts (via www.candlescience.com)

These bright cuties are amazing for summer nights – I love their bold colors and cool fruit and flower shapes. I strongly recommend to give these wax melts refreshing fruit and citrus scents to make them ideal for hot summer nights – these shapes are ideal to brign such an aroma to your home. Get inspired and refresh your nights!

DIY colorful summer wax melts with food coloring and refreshing scents (via crafts.popandthistle.com)

DIY colorful summer wax melts with food coloring and refreshing scents (via crafts.popandthistle.com)

There are many ways to incorporate essential oils into your daily routines. Such as cleaning, skin care, or just to freshen up the air but in fact, essential oils are the easiest and most beneficial way to scent homemade wax melts. Incorporating essential oils into a personalized blend can make your home smell lovely. Use this tutorial to find out how to make chai scented wax melts and enjoy crafting.

DIY spiced chai candle melts  (via www.lifenreflection.com)

DIY spiced chai candle melts (via www.lifenreflection.com)