DIY||tutorial cara membuat lilin aromaterapi dari minyak jelantah

Summary

In this tutorial, learn how to create aromatherapy candles using recycled cooking oil. The process involves purifying used cooking oil, blending it with paraffin wax, and adding essential oils and colors to create unique, therapeutic candles. Step-by-step, viewers will see how to make both a 'sop buah' (fruit salad) shaped candle and a vibrant rainbow cake-style candle. Perfect for eco-conscious crafters, this video showcases a fun way to repurpose materials while crafting beautiful, aromatic candles. Essential materials can be easily found online.

Takeaways

• 😀 You can make aromatherapy candles using recycled cooking oil (used cooking oil).
• 😀 The first step is to filter the used cooking oil to remove impurities before clarifying it.
• 😀 After filtering, heat the oil to around 90°C, but ensure it doesn't boil.
• 😀 Bleaching agents (50 grams) are added to the heated oil to clarify it further, and it should rest for 24 hours to separate the impurities.
• 😀 The clarified oil must be filtered again after 24 hours to remove any remaining bleaching agent residue.
• 😀 Once clarified, the oil can be safely used for candle-making, but it should not be reused for cooking.
• 😀 It's important to use separate equipment for candle-making and food preparation, like old woks and biscuit tins.
• 😀 The candle-making process includes melting 150 grams of paraffin wax using a steaming method (not direct heat).
• 😀 When the paraffin wax is melted, 80 ml of the clarified cooking oil is mixed in and stirred well.
• 😀 Essential oils (15 drops) and colorants (broken crayons) are added to the mixture to enhance fragrance and color.
• 😀 For a colorful 'rainbow cake' aromatherapy candle, the wax is poured in layers, with different colors for each layer, allowing each to harden before adding the next.

Q & A

What is the main purpose of the tutorial?

The tutorial demonstrates how to make aromatherapy candles using recycled cooking oil (minyak jelantah), specifically creating two types of candles: one shaped like fruit salad ('sop buah') and the other with a rainbow cake design.

Why is it important to clarify used cooking oil before using it in candle making?

Clarifying used cooking oil removes impurities and makes the oil safer for candle making. The process helps to remove burnt particles and other contaminants, ensuring a cleaner and more effective candle.

How is the used cooking oil clarified in this tutorial?

The used cooking oil is filtered to remove debris, then heated to 90°C (without boiling). A bleaching agent is added to the oil, and the mixture is allowed to settle for 24 hours before being filtered again to separate the bleaching agent from the oil.

What is the purpose of the bleaching agent in the oil clarification process?

The bleaching agent helps to remove the dark color and impurities in the used cooking oil, making it clear and suitable for candle making. It ensures the oil is clean and free of unwanted particles.

What materials are required to make the aromatherapy candles?

The materials required include 500 ml of used cooking oil, a bleaching agent, 150 grams of paraffin wax, 80 ml of clarified oil, 15 drops of essential oil, crayons for coloring, a wick, and molds or containers for shaping the candles.

What is the significance of using crayons in the candle-making process?

Crayons are used to add color to the candles. Broken crayon pieces are melted and mixed with the wax to create colorful layers in the finished candle.

Can the clarified cooking oil be reused for cooking after it's been used in candle making?

No, the clarified cooking oil is not suitable for consumption after it has been used in candle making. It should be kept separate from food-related materials and used exclusively for non-consumable purposes like candle making.

Why is paraffin wax used in this tutorial, and how is it prepared?

Paraffin wax is used as the main base material for the candle. It is melted using a double boiler method (steaming) to prevent direct contact with heat, ensuring it melts evenly and safely.

What steps should be taken to create the rainbow cake design in the candle?

To create the rainbow cake design, melted wax is poured into layers, each colored with different crayon colors (such as red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple). Each layer is allowed to cool slightly before the next color is added to prevent mixing.

What safety precautions should be considered when making these candles?

Safety precautions include handling hot wax and oil carefully to avoid burns, ensuring that candle-making tools are kept separate from food items, and working in a well-ventilated area to avoid inhaling fumes from heated wax or oil.