Below are resources from some of the classes/programs we have offered at the library. The Custer County Library is not responsible for the accuracy of information in provided links to outside websites.
How to Make Beeswax Wraps
Beeswax wraps are a natural, sustainable alternative to plastic wrap. If you missed our classes on making beeswax wraps, check out these instructions:
How to Make a Beeswax Sandwich Pouch
Follow the directions in this tutorial to turn your large beeswax wrap into a sandwich pouch. Similarly, you can turn a smaller wrap into a snack pouch.
How to Make Natural Lotion Bars, Lip Balms, & Deodorants
For those who missed the classes offered by the library, you can use the following link to download the instructions for making natural lotion bars, lip balms, and deodorants. Page two offers variations on the basic recipe.
Natural Lotion Bar, Lip Balm, and Deodorant Recipe
For more information on the types and benefits of carrier oils and/or butters, please check out the following links.
Complete List of Oils with Comedogenic Rating and Fatty Acid Content
Top 50 Carrier Oils Detailed Guide
Carrier Oil Properties and Profiles
For more information on the types, benefits, and safe use of various essential oils, please check out the following links:
Tisserand’s Recommended Topical Dilutions
Maximum Dilution for 400 Essential Oils
EO-dilution-chart by drops per ml
Properties, Uses, and Benefits of Essential Oils
Soap Making Forums Essential Oil Chart
How to Make Bath Bombs
How to Make Hot Chocolate Bombs
Ancestry Research Resources
Here are several great resources that we learned about in our Ancestry Research Class:
Spice Club Recipes
In case you missed the classes or lost your recipes, here are the recipes Clancy demonstrated and shared during our Spice Club gatherings:
Clancy’s Corned Beef and Cabbage