How to Make Scented Rocks
Purchase supplies from a local department store or craft store., Mix together 1/2 cup (118 ml) of plain flour and 1/2 cup (118 ml) of salt in a mixing bowl., Bring some water to boil in a pot on the stove., Add 1/4 teaspoon (1.2 ml) of your favorite...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Purchase supplies from a local department store or craft store.
You will need plain flour, salt, food coloring and essential oils.
Essential oils are oils that have been extracted from various plants.
You can also purchase essential oils from craft stores, or you can order a variety of essential oils online. -
Step 2: Mix together 1/2 cup (118 ml) of plain flour and 1/2 cup (118 ml) of salt in a mixing bowl.
Use a spoon to mix these 2 dry ingredients together well. , You could also boil the water in the microwave.
Handle the boiling water carefully. , The essential oil should be added first.
You will notice it has a very strong smell.
The final product will not smell this strong. ,, You can keep adding drops of food coloring and mixing until you get the shade you are wanting.
You can drop different colors of food coloring drops to the same mixture to get a variety of colors. ,, You need to be able to comfortably handle the dough. , You can vary the size and shape of the pieces to make the rocks look more natural.
Most scented rocks are made to be 1 inch (2.5 cm) or less in size. , Allow the scented rocks to dry for 2 to 3 days. , Set the bowl or dish anywhere in your home that you need an air freshener. -
Step 3: Bring some water to boil in a pot on the stove.
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Step 4: Add 1/4 teaspoon (1.2 ml) of your favorite essential oil and 2/3 cup (156 ml) of boiling water to the dry ingredients.
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Step 5: Blend the dry ingredients and wet ingredients together well.
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Step 6: Drop food coloring in the mixture 1 drop at a time.
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Step 7: Stir until the food coloring is blended in well.
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Step 8: Cool the mixture in the mixing bowl.
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Step 9: Pull off small pieces of dough and shape into miniature rocks.
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Step 10: Spread the rocks out to dry on a cookie sheet or waxed paper.
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Step 11: Arrange the scented rocks in a decorative bowl or dish.
Detailed Guide
You will need plain flour, salt, food coloring and essential oils.
Essential oils are oils that have been extracted from various plants.
You can also purchase essential oils from craft stores, or you can order a variety of essential oils online.
Use a spoon to mix these 2 dry ingredients together well. , You could also boil the water in the microwave.
Handle the boiling water carefully. , The essential oil should be added first.
You will notice it has a very strong smell.
The final product will not smell this strong. ,, You can keep adding drops of food coloring and mixing until you get the shade you are wanting.
You can drop different colors of food coloring drops to the same mixture to get a variety of colors. ,, You need to be able to comfortably handle the dough. , You can vary the size and shape of the pieces to make the rocks look more natural.
Most scented rocks are made to be 1 inch (2.5 cm) or less in size. , Allow the scented rocks to dry for 2 to 3 days. , Set the bowl or dish anywhere in your home that you need an air freshener.
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