Use the same kind of oil used for flavoring candy. Avoid using extract, as it doesn't mix very well with the lip balm base.

You can also use a polymer clay cutter instead. Another option would be a shaped eraser, but be aware that it may be difficult to remove.

Pour the melted lip balm around the cookie cutter. Be careful not to fill it. When you get close to the top of the lip balm jar, stop. Do not fill the cookie cutter. Set the rest of the mixture aside; you will be adding color and flavor to it shortly.

You can let the lip balm set on the counter, which will take about an hour. You can also speed things up by placing it into the fridge for a few minutes. Once the lip balm sets, remove the cookie cutter from the middle.

Take out the bowl of lip balm you set aside earlier, and reheat it using the same method as before. Stir in some chap stick or lipstick for color. If you did not add any flavoring oil earlier, you can do so now.

If you need to, use a small funnel, dropper, or syringe to help guide the mixture into the hole. Be sure to fill the hole completely. If you get any spills on the lip balm outside the hole, wipe it off with your finger as quickly as possible.

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Place the lip balm into the fridge so that it can set quickly. Don't leave it out on the counter for this step, otherwise the hot mixture in the hole may cause the surrounding lip balm to melt. Once the lip balm hardens in the fridge (this should only take a few minutes), you can put the lid on and use it.