How to Make Moist Potpourri
Moist potpourri has a stronger aroma than dry potpourri. Instead of dried plants, use flowers and leaves that are partially dried and that are soft and leathery.
Things You'll Need
- Geranium Leaves
- Orrisroots
- Amaranth Blossoms
- Chamomile Flowers
- Heliotrope Blossoms
- Jasmine Blossoms
- Lavender Blossoms
- Lavender Leaves
- Marigold Blossoms
- Rose Petals
- Rosemary Leaves
- Sage Leaves
- Thyme Leaves
- Weights Or Rock
- Noniodized Salt
- Spices
- Gum Benzoin
- Tonka
- large-mouth, covered jars
- nontransparent, covered containers
Instructions
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Place 1/2 inch of partially dried leaves and petals into a large-mouth jar that can be covered tightly with a lid.
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Sprinkle noniodized salt on top to cover the leaves and petals.
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Layer another 1/2 inch of partially dried leaves and petals and sprinkle with noniodized salt.
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Repeat the layering process, making sure to pack the mixture firmly, until the jar is 3/4 full.
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Place a nonmetallic weight or a plate over the mixture. Place a rock on top to pack it down and seal.
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Let sit for a day or two until the salt draws the moisture from the mixture and rises to the top.
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Stir the leaves, petals and moisture together. Let cure, undisturbed, for 10 days in the closed jar.
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Break up the cake to remove clumps after 10 days - or when the mixture has formed a moist cake.
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Add spices, seeds and a fixative such as orrisroot, tonka or gum benzoin. The typical measurement is 2 to 3 tbsp. fixative per 4 c. petals.
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Place potpourri in a nontransparent container and cover. Uncover to release the fragrance.
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Tips & Warnings
Because this process results in color loss, moist potpourri is usually set out in a nontransparent container.
