Candle & Aromatherapy Library – The Art of Drinking Water

Candle & Aromatherapy Library

The Art of Drinking Water · Signature Ritual Candles & Oil Blends

Amazon Starter Shopping List

Use this as your quick-reference guide. Search these names on Amazon and choose the options that fit your budget and aesthetic.

Item Type	Example Listing Name (Search on Amazon)	Notes
Wax – Coconut Apricot Blend	“Blended Waxes, Inc. Coconut Apricot Wax for Candle Making, 10 lb Pastilles”	Luxury coconut–apricot container wax; great hot throw and creamy finish.
Alternative CAC Wax	“Coconut Apricot Luxury Candle Wax 11.25 Pound Slab – Virginia Candle Supply”	Another premium CAC option; check fragrance load and pour temperature.
9 oz Glass Jars with Lids	“CandMak Candle Jars, 15 Pack 9 OZ Empty Glass Vessels with Lids, Labels & Warning Labels”	Straight-sided clear jars; includes lids, labels, and warning stickers.
9 oz Amber Jars (Optional)	“9 Ounce Amber Straight Sided Glass Jar with Black Lids – 12 Pcs”	Good for a warmer, moodier look (e.g., Terracotta Calm or Bedtime Ritual).
CD 18 Wicks	“CD Series Candle Wicks for Soy Candles, 100pcs CD 18 6" Pretabbed Wicks”	For jars around 3–3.3" diameter; ideal test wick for your 9 oz vessels.
CD 20 Wicks (Backup Size)	“Candle Wicks for Candle Making, 6 inch Stabilo CD 20, Pre-Waxed & Tabbed, 100 Pack”	Step up if you need a slightly hotter burn or your jars are on the wider side.
Color Chips / Dye Set	“Candle Wax Dye for Soy Candle Making – 16 Popular Candle Dye Coloring Chips”	Solid chips you can shave and add to wax; works with soy and coconut blends.
Alternate Dye Chips	“Premium Candle Wax Dye Chips, 16 Colors for Candle Making”	Another multi-color set; helpful for testing brand colors for each ritual blend.
Pouring Pitcher	“Stainless Steel Candle Making Pouring Pot, 32 oz”	Heat-safe pitcher for melting/pouring wax; look for a solid handle and spout.
Digital Thermometer	“Digital Candy Thermometer for Cooking & Candle Making”	Use to monitor melt temp (~185°F) and pour temp (~165–170°F).
Digital Scale (grams)	“Digital Kitchen Scale 0.1g to 11lb – Grams & Ounces”	For weighing wax (200 g) and essential oils (10–12 g) precisely.
Wick Centering Devices	“Candle Wick Holder / Centering Clips – 50 Pack”	Keeps wicks centered while candles cool and cure.
Warning Labels	“Candle Warning Labels, 500 Pcs Roll, 1.5" Round”	Required safety labels for the bottom of each candle.
Jar & Brand Labels	“Matte Waterproof Label Paper for Inkjet/Laser – 8.5 x 11”	Print your Art of Drinking Water branding and scent labels.

Tip: You don’t have to choose these exact listings — they’re reference names.
Match by: wax type (coconut apricot), jar size (9 oz, ~3.25–3.5" diameter), wick size (CD 18/CD 20), and “candle-safe” dyes.

Essential Oils Shopping List

Core oils used in Terracotta Calm, Morning Voice, Deep Focus, and Bedtime Ritual — with example Amazon search names.

Oil	Example Listing Name (Search on Amazon)	Used In
Lavender	“Lavender Essential Oil 100% Pure, 10 ml – Plant Therapy”	Terracotta Calm · Morning Voice · Bedtime Ritual
Frankincense	“Frankincense Essential Oil (Serrata) – 100% Pure, 10 ml – Gya Labs”	Terracotta Calm · Bedtime Ritual
Vanilla / Benzoin	“Vanilla Oleoresin / Benzoin Essential Oil for Candle Making – P&J Trading”	Terracotta Calm
Rose Geranium	“Rose Geranium Essential Oil 100% Pure, 10 ml – Edens Garden”	Terracotta Calm
Sweet Orange	“Sweet Orange Essential Oil 100% Pure, 15 ml – NOW Foods”	Morning Voice
Peppermint	“Peppermint Essential Oil 100% Pure, 10 ml – Healing Solutions”	Morning Voice
Rosemary	“Rosemary Essential Oil 100% Pure, 10 ml – Plant Therapy”	Deep Focus
Cedarwood	“Cedarwood Atlas Essential Oil – 100% Pure, 10 ml – Plant Therapy”	Deep Focus
Eucalyptus	“Eucalyptus Globulus Essential Oil – 100% Pure, 10 ml – ArtNaturals”	Deep Focus · Terracotta Calm (in diffuser blend)
Ylang Ylang	“Ylang Ylang Essential Oil 100% Pure, 10 ml – Cliganic”	Bedtime Ritual

Choose any trusted brand with: 100% pure essential oil, good reviews, and bottle sizes (10–30 ml) that match how many candles or diffuser blends you plan to make.

Signature Aromatherapy Blend Recipes

Drop-based diffuser and roller blends that mirror your candle scents. Use for breathwork, journaling, and ritual transitions.

1. Terracotta Calm – Essential Oil Blend

Your grounding, soothing, signature blend.

3 drops Lavender
2 drops Frankincense
1 drop Vanilla (or Benzoin)
1 drop Eucalyptus
1 drop Rose Geranium

Purpose

Grounding
Emotional calming
Deep breath support
Warm, feminine energy

2. Morning Voice – Essential Oil Blend

Opens the breath and warms your voice.

3 drops Orange
2 drops Lavender
1 drop Peppermint

Purpose

Brightens mood
Opens breathing
Gently energizing
Prepares your voice for speaking or recording

3. Deep Focus – Essential Oil Blend

Designed for concentration and mental clarity.

3 drops Rosemary
3 drops Cedarwood
2 drops Eucalyptus

Purpose

Sharpen focus
Improve mental clarity
Support deep work
Reduce distraction

4. Bedtime Ritual – Essential Oil Blend

A calming, comforting nighttime formula.

3 drops Lavender
2 drops Ylang Ylang
2 drops Frankincense

Purpose

Relaxation
Emotional soothing
Prepare mind and body for rest
Slow breathing and soften tension

Base Candle Formula Setup (For All Candles)

Candle Size 9 oz vessel (fill weight: ~6.5–7 oz / ~185–200 g wax)

Wax Recommendation ⭐ Coconut Apricot Crème (CAC) Wax

Max EO Load for CAC 6% essential oils (strong enough but still safe)

Wax Amount Used 200 g wax per candle

Essential Oils Needed 6% × 200 g = 12 g of essential oils per candle

Wick Recommendation CD 18 or CD 20 for coconut apricot in a 9 oz jar (diameter 3.25–3.5 inches)

Why Coconut Apricot Crème?

Smooth, creamy finish
Strong scent throw
Clean burn
Luxurious look
Works well with essential oils

If you prefer soy, the formulas can be converted.
The 12 g essential oil total will be distributed based on each blend’s ratios.

Batch Calculator – Wax & Essential Oils

Quick math for scaling your pours. Assumes 200 g wax per 9 oz candle.

Batch Size	Total Wax (g)	EO @ 6% (g) Most blends	EO @ 5% (g) Citrus / Morning Voice
1 candle	200 g	12 g	10 g
4 candles	800 g	48 g	40 g
6 candles	1,200 g	72 g	60 g
8 candles	1,600 g	96 g	80 g
12 candles	2,400 g	144 g	120 g

Formula: Wax (g) × 0.06 = EO @ 6% · Wax (g) × 0.05 = EO @ 5%.
You can split each total EO amount using the ratios for Terracotta Calm, Morning Voice, Deep Focus, or Bedtime Ritual.

Production Notes

Always make a small test batch (2–4 candles) when changing jars, wax, or wick size.
Record: date, wax type, EO blend, pour temp, cure time, and burn test results.
Burn test each scent at least 2–3 times for 3–4 hours to check melt pool and safety.
Label test batches clearly so you can repeat what works and retire what doesn’t.

1. Terracotta Calm — Candle Formula

Warm, grounding, feminine, herbal-floral — gorgeous for evening and reflection.

Blend Oils & Ratios (Candle)

Lavender → 3 parts
Frankincense → 2 parts
Vanilla/Benzoin → 1 part
Rose Geranium → 1 part

Total parts: 7

Oil	Calculation	Amount (g)
Lavender	3/7 × 12 g	≈ 5.1 g
Frankincense	2/7 × 12 g	≈ 3.4 g
Vanilla/Benzoin	1/7 × 12 g	≈ 1.7 g
Rose Geranium	1/7 × 12 g	≈ 1.7 g

Terracotta Calm — Per Candle

Wax: 200 g coconut apricot
Essential oil blend: 12 g total
Pour temperature: heat to ~185°F, pour around ~170°F
Stir time: ~2 minutes
Cure time: 10–14 days (essential oils need a longer cure)

2. Morning Voice — Candle Formula

Citrus & Mint — 5% Load

Bright, uplifting, fresh — perfect for mornings or workspace energy.

Special Note

Citrus and peppermint evaporate easily, so the essential oil load is reduced slightly to 5%.

EO Load & Total

EO load: 5%
200 g × 0.05 = 10 g essential oils

Blend Oils & Ratios (Candle)

Orange → 3 parts
Lavender → 2 parts
Peppermint → 1 part

Total parts: 6

Oil	Calculation	Amount (g)
Orange	3/6 × 10 g	5 g
Lavender	2/6 × 10 g	≈ 3.3 g
Peppermint	1/6 × 10 g	≈ 1.7 g

Morning Voice — Per Candle

Wax: 200 g
Essential oil blend: 10 g
Pour temperature: heat to ~180°F, pour around ~165°F
Cure time: 7–10 days

3. Deep Focus — Candle Formula

Clean, crisp, herbal, clarifying — ideal for productivity rituals.

EO Load & Total

EO load: 6% (strong throw; these oils perform well in wax)
12 g essential oils per 200 g wax

Blend Oils & Ratios (Candle)

Rosemary → 3 parts
Cedarwood → 3 parts
Eucalyptus → 2 parts

Total parts: 8

Oil	Calculation	Amount (g)
Rosemary	3/8 × 12 g	4.5 g
Cedarwood	3/8 × 12 g	4.5 g
Eucalyptus	2/8 × 12 g	3 g

Deep Focus — Per Candle

Wax: 200 g
Essential oil blend: 12 g
Pour temperature: heat to ~185°F, pour around ~170°F
Cure time: 10–14 days

4. Bedtime Ritual — Candle Formula

Soothing, sensual, calming, soft — perfect for nighttime or self-care rituals.

EO Load & Total

EO load: 6%
12 g essential oils per 200 g wax

Blend Oils & Ratios (Candle)

Lavender → 3 parts
Ylang Ylang → 2 parts
Frankincense → 2 parts

Total parts: 7

Oil	Calculation	Amount (g)
Lavender	3/7 × 12 g	≈ 5.1 g
Ylang Ylang	2/7 × 12 g	≈ 3.4 g
Frankincense	2/7 × 12 g	≈ 3.4 g

Bedtime Ritual — Per Candle

Wax: 200 g
Essential oil blend: 12 g
Pour temperature: heat to ~180°F, pour around ~165°F
Cure time: 10–14 days