Lavender
: Mix the powders with lavender essential oil and a small amount of water to form a pliable dough. Roll this dough around a lavender stem or into a thin rope, then let it dry for about 48 hours. 3. Industrial Pellets and Solids
In a circular economy approach, leftover lavender waste from distillation is being turned into solid biofuels and soil conditioners.
You can turn dried lavender into solid incense sticks for a slow, aromatic burn. Lavender
: Ground lavender powder, cinnamon powder, and a natural binder like Arabic gum or makko powder .
: This is beginner-friendly. Melt a pre-made soap base (like goat's milk or shea butter), stir in lavender essential oil and dried buds, and pour into a silicone mold. : Mix the powders with lavender essential oil
: These solids serve as an eco-friendly source of bioenergy or as mulch to improve soil health . 4. Botanical Crafts
: Post-distillation residues are dried and ground using a hammer mill, then compressed into pellets using a pellet press at high temperatures. Industrial Pellets and Solids In a circular economy
: For a more professional bar, mix oils (olive, coconut) with a lye solution made from distilled water or lavender tea . Adding purple Brazilian clay can give it a natural, stone-like aesthetic. 2. Natural Lavender Incense