How to Make Gel Air Freshener

Recycled baby-food jars can be made into air fresheners that make great hostess or shower gifts.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Ribbons
• Baby Food Jars
• Food Coloring
• Fragrant Essential Oils
• Stickers
• 4 packages of Knox gelatin
• 2 c. distilled water or 2 c. liquid potpourri

1. Heat 1 c. water.

2. Add four packages unflavored gelatin.

3. Stir until dissolved.

4. Remove from heat and add 1 c. distilled water.

5. Add 10 to 20 drops of scented oil.

6. Add a few drops of food coloring (optional).

7. Let the mixture cool, then pour it into clean baby-food jars.

8. Let gel set overnight.

9. Decorate jars with fabric, ribbon or stickers.

Tips & Warnings

• You can use premade liquid potpourri in place of the oil and food coloring. The steps will be the same except you'll replace the water with liquid potpourri.
• To use gel air freshener, place on stove top (not on a burner) while cooking or in a potpourri burner.

[omghow]

on 4/8/2009 I love this. thanks for the great Idea.

[tlooney]

on 4/5/2009 Great article!

[triciagoss]

on 4/5/2009 Neat idea!

[ronahshouse]

on 1/5/2009 Wow! Really want to try this! I have been wondering if I could make my own air fresheners and this sounds pretty easy!