How to Make Scented Rocks
Scented rocks are an attractive way to add a pleasant scent to your room and are a very nice alternative to using potpourri. It's easy to make scented rocks look like authentic rocks; color them, sculpt them or just decorate them for room accents and you'll impress friends and family with your artistic ability.
Things You'll Need
- ½ cup flour
- ½ cup salt
- 1/4 tsp. essential oil
- 2/3 cup boiling water
- Food coloring
- Mixing bowl
- Mixing spoon or fork
- Measuring cup
- Measuring spoons
Instructions
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Mix the flour and salt into a bowl.
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Pour the boiling water and essential oil into the dry ingredients.
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Separate the mixture into sections if you want to make different colored rocks.
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Add the food coloring one drop at a time for colored scented rocks. Keep adding the drops until you have reached the shade of color you want to have.
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Blend the food color into the mixture using a mixing spoon, fork or your hands. Make sure to wear plastic gloves if you are mixing the dough by hand.
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Use small amounts of the dough and form them into different sizes and shapes to make them look like rocks.
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Allow the scented rocks to dry for a minimum of three days, making sure to turn them several times a day.
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Tips & Warnings
For faster drying, keep the scented rocks under a fan.
When you first mix in the essential oils, the scent will be very strong but it will fade as the rocks dry.
You can also shape the dough mixture into logs, or any other shape you like.
Instead of using an essential oil, use a small amount of your favorite perfume on your scented rocks.
Scented rocks make great gifts. For a personalized gift, use the person's favorite perfume.
Essential oils and perfume may irritate your skin so be sure to wear gloves when making the scented rocks.
