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1) Using a large ziplock bag
or large rubbermaid container, fill with dry potpourri.
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2) Add fragrance oil to the potpourri
mix with a dropper or pipette, and stir continually while adding the fragrance.
Suggested use is approximately 1/4 to 1/2 oz. per pound, depending on desired
scent strength. There is no hard rule on this, just scent to taste.
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3) You can also use a liquid
potpourri mixture of fragrance oil and incense solvent (DPG) and apply
to dry potpourri with a spray bottle, continually spraying and mixing around
until evenly distributed.
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4) Additional fixatives such
as orris root, cellulose fiber, oakmoss, etc. can be scented separately
and mixed into the blend later if desired. If adding any dyed ingredients
to the mix (colored shavings, petals, leaves, etc), add them later after
fragrance oil has been added and allowed to absorb to prevent color bleeding.
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5) After all ingredients are
mixed, cover container tightly (do not fill to the top, leave some air
space). Store in a cool dark place and allow the blend to cure for
a couple of weeks before using. You may check the fragrance after
a few days and add a little more if needed.
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6) Potpourri looks great packaged
in tin tie bags with a clear window, or in clear cello bags with ribbon,
twine or raffia tied around the top. For an even more unique look,
try packaging in our clear plastic votive tubes! If you have a retail
shop, try filling large antique style counter jars and selling it by the
scoop. Potpourri can be used in many creative and decorative ways,
the possibilities are endless! Use in hurricane shells, as garnishing
on rusty tin trays with an arrangement of grubby candles for a primitive
look, or sprinkle some around items in a gift basket for an added touch.
Fill cloth bags or pouches for scented sachets to freshen up your dresser
drawers, your car or put inside your vacuum bag! Or there's always
potpourri simmering pots :)
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