How to Make Scented Rocks
Place rocks in a bowl or dish to scent a room. A nice, neat, and attractive alternative to potpourri! Color or paint them as realistically or outrageously as you wish. A great handmade gift for friends and family as well as a crafty activity to share with your kids.
1/2 cup plain flour
1/2 cup salt
1/4 teaspoon essential oil(s)
2/3 cups boiling water
Food coloring, if desired
Mix dry ingredients in a bowl until well blended. Add essential oil (any single oil or blend of oils as long as the total amount does not exceed the 1/4 teaspoon called for in the recipe), and boiling water to dry ingredients. (Scent will be strong, but will fade slightly when dry.)
Separate the mixture into sections if you want to make different colored rocks. To color stones, blend in food coloring, one drop at a time until desired shade is reached. Form balls into different shape and sizes to look like stones. Allow the scented rocks to dry for a minimum of three days, making sure to turn them several times a day. Enjoy
Tips:
Substitute a small quantity of your favorite perfume for the essential oil.
Adult supervision is recommended. Gloves are also recommended, as essential oils and fragrances may be irritating to the skin. Some essential oils can be toxic so do your research and take precautions.
For faster drying keep the scented rocks under a fan.
You can also shape the dough mixture into logs, or any other shape you like. We like to make animal shapes, or use cookie cutters on rolled out dough to make scented ornaments.
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