The oil is then extracted from the fat by mixing it with unscented vodka, surgical alcohol or brandy. This is prepared by taking a container full of ice water, which is larger than you oil container, and placing the oil container in it. The fat will congeal and the alcohol, with the essence oil, can be poured into a suitable container. Sometimes cloths soaked in olive oil are used instead of trays, the blossoms being replaced as necessary until the olive oil is fully charged with the perfume. Then the oil is squeezed from the cloths and the essential oils separated with alcohol as in the earlier procedure.
Maceration is a similar and quicker method of extraction used for less fragile flowers.
Mixing Essence Oils a. This extends your essence oils and prevents the body oil from being too overpowering. In working specific spells, it might be necessary to use five or more oils to cover all the bases. F. Formula for an Annointing Oil 1. This oil is generally utilized to bless candles before they are used in a ceremony, and is said to magnetize the candles or to give them more occult strength.