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    Home » DIY Projects

    How to Make Wax Sachets

    by Patti Estep · Apr 8, 2025

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    Five wax sachets with pressed flowers and ribbon hangers.
    Three hanging wax sachets over the mold the sachets are made in.

    Learn how to create these beautiful scented wax sachets using wax, essential or fragrance oils, and pressed flowers.

    5 pressed flower wax sachets

    While shopping with my sister and girlfriend, I came across some beautiful, fragrant wax sachets in a gift shop. They were new to me and looked like the perfect DIY project.

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    Supplies for wax sachets

    I already have lots of pressed flower material from my flower press. I also had some beeswax and several bottles of essential oil and fragrance oils.

    All I needed was something to use for a mold. 

    I thought about using a soap mold but not filling it all the way or even a glass pan that I could cut up into individual sachets.

    However, I found these silicone wax sachet molds online , and they were perfect. They even have a piece that makes a hole for hanging.

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    Supplies

    • Beeswax pellets
    • Pressed Flowers
    • Silicone Molds
    • Ribbon
    • Fragrance oils or essential oils
    Pressed flowers in wax sachet molds

    How to Make Scented Wax Sachets

    1. First, place your plant material in the molds to get an idea of what they may look like. 
    2. Then, melt some wax. I used beeswax pellets and melted them in a double boiler on the stove. You could use any candle wax for this project. You can also melt it in the microwave oven.
    3. Once the wax is melted, remove it from the stove and pour it into smaller plastic cups. 
    4. Next, add some scent to each one and stir. The amount of fragrance is up to you. I used about 50 drops of lavender for some and about 30 drops of lilac fragrance oil.
    5. Then, pour your wax into the molds. Note: the beeswax I had hardened very quickly, so you need to work fast.
    6. Pop out the wax sachets and thread a pretty ribbon through the holes.
    Pressed flowers and wax in molds.

    The first two I made didn't work out very well. I tried to pour the wax into the mold first and then add the plants. However, they ended up being too opaque.

    Wax poured on top of flowers in mold.

    The next time, I let the plant material lay on the bottom (face down works best) of the mold and added the wax on top.

    This worked much better. Especially for the pressed flowers.

    Lavender flowers in wax being pushed down with a plastic knife.

    Larger plant material like this lavender may need a little help staying in place for a minute.

    Pink and purple flower scented sachets

    Don't they look beautiful?

    Options and Substitutions

    • You can use soy wax or paraffin if that's what you have on hand.
    • If you don't have time to press flowers, you can use potpourri and other natural ingredients such as whole spices, dried herbs, and dried flower petals.
    • Purchase fragrant blends for candle making instead of using essential oils.
    3 homemade fragrant sachets hanging on a rod

    Here, you can see where the pressed flowers shine, and the lavender still looks good even though it's a little more opaque.

    They hardened very quickly, about 20-30 minutes. This may vary depending on the temperature and humidity in your workspace. They also pop out incredibly easily from the mold, so you can keep the creativity going.

    Place the sachets in closets and drawers like a traditional sachet. However, these decorative pieces might just need a place where they can be seen as well as smelled.

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    More Fragrant Flower Ideas

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    5 pressed flower wax sachets
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    How to Make Pressed Flower Wax Sachets

    These beautiful DIY scented wax sachets are easy and fun to create, using wax, essential or fragrance oils and pressed flowers.
    Active Time30 minutes mins
    Additional Time1 hour hr
    Total Time1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
    Course: Gifts
    Yield: 6
    Author: Patti Estep
    Cost: $25

    Equipment

    • Old pot for water
    • Wax pitcher, old clean can or glass measuring cup
    • Disposable plastic cups

    Materials

    • Beeswax pellets
    • Pressed Flowers
    • Silicone Molds
    • Ribbon
    • Fragrance oils or essential oils

    Instructions

    • Place your plant material in the molds.
    • Melt the beeswax in a double boiler on the stove. You could use any candle wax for this project. You could also melt it in the microwave oven.
    • Once the wax is melted remove it from the stove and pour it into smaller plastic cups.
    • Add fragrance to each cup. The amount of fragrance is up to you. I used about 50 drops of lavender for some and about 30 drops of lilac fragrance oil.
    • Then pour your wax into the molds. 
    • Once hardened, remove the wax from the molds and place a ribbon through the hole to use as a hanger.

    Notes

    Larger plant material like this lavender may need a little help staying in place for a minute.
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    Floral scented wax sachets with ribbons on a table.
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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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    Comments

    1. Annie M

      December 30, 2019 at 6:10 pm

      Wow. I definitely need to try this, Patti! I bought my mom similar wax sachets from a high end store; she liked them so much she asked for more! How cool would it be to make them next time? And definitely less expensive! 😀
      PS--I so appreciate that you include supply lists along with ingredients! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        December 31, 2019 at 6:55 am

        I'm so glad you like this tutorial Annie. They were a lot of fun to make and I think your mom will love it that you made them.

        Reply
      • Rebecca

        March 15, 2025 at 3:43 pm

        5 stars
        Your sachets are beautiful. I can't wait to try making some myself.

        Reply
        • Patti Estep

          March 16, 2025 at 7:39 am

          So glad you like them Rebecca. Have fun making them.

    2. Leslie

      July 01, 2019 at 8:08 pm

      Great idea! I do lots of craft swaps and this will be a great item to make.

      Reply
    3. Julie

      June 23, 2019 at 10:55 am

      These are so pretty, and useful too. What lovely gifts they would make.

      Reply
    4. Janet

      June 18, 2019 at 11:31 am

      I love these Patti and often work with wax myself, so will try it out.

      Reply
    5. Meegan

      June 17, 2019 at 4:17 pm

      Patti,
      Your talent and creativity never cease to amaze me. These wax sachets are not only beautiful, but are lovely scents, as well.
      Thanks for sharing the tutorial.

      Reply
    6. Loren

      June 17, 2019 at 1:37 pm

      This is so pretty and it does not look too difficult.

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        June 17, 2019 at 1:40 pm

        Yes, Loren, they are really easy and fun to make.

        Reply
    7. Barbara Chapman

      June 17, 2019 at 11:13 am

      Your wax sachets are a perfect summer project, Patti! I bet their scents are heavenly... Happy to share them on my FB page for you as there are so many gardeners out there who'd love to make them, too. <3

      Hugs,
      Barb 🙂

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        June 17, 2019 at 11:15 am

        Thanks Barbara. I hope your readers love it.

        Reply
    8. Malorie

      June 12, 2019 at 8:34 am

      This may be a silly question, but I’ve never seen these sachets before. They are beautiful, but I wonder the best way to use them? Is it for the scent? Would they melt easily in a sunny window? Thank you!

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        June 12, 2019 at 8:47 am

        Malorie, I think of them as something pretty to hang around the house for its beauty and scent. I agree a sunny spot would not be ideal but I would hope that you have a few other areas that are not in direct sun.

        Reply
    9. Julie Briones

      June 10, 2019 at 4:07 pm

      Super lovely, Patti... and I can just smell them from this side of the screen! Thanks for the idea and tutorial!

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        June 13, 2019 at 10:18 am

        Thanks Julie!

        Reply
    10. MrsSW

      June 05, 2019 at 9:01 pm

      You do the neatest projects, Patti. 🙂
      Sheila

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        June 07, 2019 at 6:23 am

        Thank you Sheila. I really appreciate your kind words.

        Reply
    11. Ellen T

      June 05, 2019 at 12:15 pm

      About how much of the bees wax did it take to make the ones in your
      Email?
      I found the molds & pellets on Amazon just not sure how much pellets to order. I have some lavender growing now & also thinking about some of the
      Hydrangeas I have too.
      Love your projects...keep them coming!

      Thanks

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        June 05, 2019 at 2:54 pm

        Ellen, I'm so glad you like the wax sachets. It may depend on how thick your flowers are but I used about 1/2 cup beeswax pellets to then melt and fill the molds. Buying a 1 pound bag should be more than enough. In fact, you may be able to get 8-10 per pound depending on your flowers and pour.

        Reply
    12. Janice

      June 05, 2019 at 10:33 am

      I love this. Now I need to clip and press flowers out of the garden. I pinned to pintrest so this fall/winter will have for last min gifts plus enough to make house smell good. Thank you for great instructions with ideas. Wonder if using resin to make charms in these molds? Humm, another idea to work on.

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        June 05, 2019 at 2:55 pm

        Thanks Janice. I believe these molds were made for resin work. I'll have to try that idea soon.

        Reply
    13. Carole West

      June 05, 2019 at 9:55 am

      Another awesome gift idea - I really love this one because it's a detail that is often overlooked. The dried flowers are the perfect addition. My grandma and mom both made sure I had sachets in my closet and drawers as a kid.

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        June 05, 2019 at 2:56 pm

        Thanks Carole. Sachets are a nice little bonus for your drawers.

        Reply
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