Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
- Geranium Leaves
- Lemon Balm Leaves
- Orrisroots
- Amaranth Blossoms
- Heliotrope Blossoms
- Jasmine Blossoms
- Lavender Blossoms
- Lavender Leaves
- Marigold Blossoms
- Rose Petals
- Rosemary Leaves
- Sage Leaves
- Thyme Leaves
- Cinnamon
- Cloves
- Coriander Seeds
- Dried Orange Peels
- Mint Leaves
- Essential Oils
- Gum Benzoin
- Lemongrass
- Glass Storage Jars
- Tonka (ground Or Powdered)
- Mint leaves
- Essential oils
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Step 1
Try combinations of rose petals, lavender blossoms, jasmine, marigold, heliotrope, amaranth and violets.
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Step 2
Use combinations of herbal leaves - geranium, lavender, lemon balm, lemongrass, mint, rosemary, thyme and sage.
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Step 3
Choose seeds and spices such as cloves, cinnamon, coriander, mace and dried orange peel.
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Step 4
Purchase a fixative - orrisroot, tonka or gum benzoin from a health food store or herb shop. You will need 2 to 3 tbsp. per 4 c. potpourri.
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Step 5
Select your favorite essential oil to add to the fixative. Because essential oils are so concentrated, you'll only use a few drops.
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Step 6
Collect pods and seeds to add texture and color.
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Step 7
Have on hand a glass or ceramic jar with a tight-fitting lid.
