Making Oils ~ Books of Shadows

Making Oils

You might be surprised by the volume of raw material
it takes to make natural oil.
Remember that the essential oil is found
in all parts of the plant and are just as useful.
Extracting oils yourself is a relatively simple process.
These are the recipes for those processes.

METHOD ONE
Soaking leaves and petals in oil will extract
the oils in those leaves and petals.

Rose Oil
In a clean glass crock,
pour in one half cup extra extra virgin olive oil.
(this oil has little scent of its own and is natural).
Add to the oil enough freshly picked rose petals
to cover the oil.
Let stand 24 hours.
Strain oil through cheese cloth
pressing all oil from rose petals.
Discard rose pressed petals.
Add fresh rose petals to this oil and repeat.
Repeat the process until desired strength of scent.
(scent varies with each type of rose used).
This method is suitable for food use only
if the roses you use have not been
sprayed or chemically treated for insects or diseases.
Organically grown or naturally grown is best for food use.

METHOD TWO
In this method a consumable alcohol is used to extract
the essential oils from the plant.
Leaves and petals are used for Magical purposes.
DO NOT USE RUBBING ALCOHOL!!!

In one cup of unflavored Vodka place enough petals,
leaves, (& thorns) to cover the liquid.
Let stand covered tightly for two weeks.
Press the oil from the plant matter through cheesecloth.
The oil and alcohol product you have is now
a natural rose perfume ready for use.

To make an essential oil follow the next steps.
Freeze the liquid you now have for 24 hours.
The oil will freeze, the alcohol will not.
Separate the frozen rose oil from the alcohol and store
in tightly sealed container.
Reserve the remaining alcohol for use again.