How to Save Rose Petals
Often roses are part of a special event or occasion we want to remember, and preserving the petals gives us a special way to do that. Rose petals are also very aromatic, and saving the petals allows use in aromatherapy baths or in potpourri to place around the house. Continue to smell and see the beauty of the rose petals with these ideas. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Roses
- Screen
- 2 bricks
- Small basket
- Cinnamon sticks
- Nutmeg nuts
- Whole cloves
- Rose essential oil
- Candle
Instructions
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Ways to Save Rose Petals
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Lay a window screen down on two bricks, placed at the edges of the screen. This will give air a way to circulate underneath the screen to optimize drying. Set up your screen dryer in a dark, dry spot.
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Gently pull the petals off the roses, and lay them out on the screen to dry. Make one layer and do your best not to let the rose petals touch each other. Check on the rose petals every few days. It may take up to 2 weeks for them to dry, depending upon the climate conditions.
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Save your rose petals in a basket for potpourri. This will allow you to enjoy the aroma. Some wonderful spices to add to rose petals are whole cloves, crushed cinnamon sticks and crushed nutmegs. Sprinkle with a few drops of essential rose oil and you will have a potpourri that will stay aromatic for months.
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Line the bottom of the glass bowl or jar with rose petals, then set a candle in the middle for a wonderful candleholder. As the flame heats up, so will the aroma of roses.
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Use your rose petals in crafts. Paste them on a picture frame or a bookmark.
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Tips & Warnings
Fresh rose petals from the garden work best in the drying process. Roses from a florist will work, but the color may not be as true or last as long, since they have already been exposed to other preservatives.
Essential oils can be caustic and burn the skin. If oil gets in direct contact with your skin, rinse off immediately. Once the oil has sat in the potpourri it will lose this caustic effect and will no longer pose the risk of irritating the skin.
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