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Recycle old potpourri by makin potpourri molds.
HOW MUCH SCENT DO I USE PER POUND OF WAX WHEN MAKING CANDLES
Is it possible to add neutroleum alpha to a carpet cleaning machine to clean a carpet that smells from dog urine? If so how much in hot water?
do you have any scents for roaches
Can you give me some help on aroma beads? What are they? How can I use them? Thanks, Anne

Recycle old potpourri by makin potpourri molds.

Potpourri Molds

This recipe can be used to make scented cookie cutter decorations for any season. It also can be used like clay to make any type of scented sculptures.
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup salt
- 1 cup potpourri
- About 6-10 drops of Scenting oil, more may be added depending on how strong you want the scent.
- Water about 1/3-1/2 cup
- Rubber gloves
- Wax paper to roll out the dough
- Rolling pin
- Seasonal Cookie cutters
1. Take out the real big pieces in your potpourri or the very tough woody ones.
2. Put the remaining in the blender and blend until you feel they can be cut through with a cookie cutter.
3. Wearing rubber gloves mix all ingredients together well, it should be dough like.
4. Place in the refrigerator for about 5 minutes.
5. Take out and flatten, you may roll it out between 2 sheets of waxed paper, or on the counter top and lightly flouring your rolling pin. Roll out and cut with cookie cutters, let air dry for several days.
6. If you are going to hang them, be sure to poke a hole in the top with a plastic straw.
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HOW MUCH SCENT DO I USE PER POUND OF WAX WHEN MAKING CANDLES

Fragrance Oils: Recommended usage for gel candles is 1/2 ounce per pound of gel depending on the fragrance. Average usage is approximately 1 ounce to 1 1/2 ounce per pound of soy wax. Recommended use is 1/2 to 1 ounce of fragrance per pound of paraffin wax.

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Is it possible to add neutroleum alpha to a carpet cleaning machine to clean a carpet that smells from dog urine? If so how much in hot water?

Start with 1.5 tablespoons to a gallon of hot water. Adjust as necessary

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do you have any scents for roaches

Eucalyptus or Tea Tree fragrances should help.

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Can you give me some help on aroma beads? What are they? How can I use them? Thanks, Anne

We at Scent It have been asked by several of our customers if we can tell them how to make Aroma Beads. The answer is yes, and they are very simple to make. There may be some out there who are not familiar with Aroma Beads or their uses, so before the recipe we will give you some information on them, and their uses. Aroma beads are little clear plastic beads that can absorb as much as 30% of their weight in your favorite fragrance oil. They are used as air fresheners, in Kitty Litter Boxes, Vacuum Cleaner Bags, Closets, Drawers, Sachets, in Dry Potpourri, etc. They are great to give as gifts, or in scent gifts, such as Stuffed Animals, Aroma Pillows, etc. Their uses seem to be never-ending. Aroma Beads are especially good when used in Pillows, or Stuffed animals where you want some scent, but not over powering. Any air freshener needs heat or air circulation to throw well, so when using Aroma Beads in Pillows, Stuffed Animals, Sachets, etc., you will have a softer, more subtle scent than you would when using the same Aroma Beads in your Vacuum Cleaner Bag, Air Vents in the house or car, or sitting in a sunny window. You may use any fragrance oil you choose, or mix your own for your own special blend. Color them with Liquid candle Dye, layer them in different colors, and fragrances if desired. Caution Please Remember, these Aroma Beads are not for Human or Animal Consumption! Do not use them in Tart warmers, Potpourri Burners, or Simmer Pots as the Beads may melt. Do Not lay scented Aroma beads, or Sachets on painted wood, wood, or plastic surfaces, as the Oil can cause damage. Directions: >Scenting oil of your choice >Liquid Candle Dye >Aroma Beads >Jar, or jars with tight fitting lid. If you want a pearl effect on clear beads, add White Mica Powder to them. This Recipe is based on 4 Tablespoons of Beads. You will have to adjust it to suit the amount of Aroma Beads you wish to make. Also remember, some Fragrances are much stronger than others, with Vanilla you will get a much more subtle scent, than you would if you were using Gardenia, etc. 1. Put fragrance oil in jar. 2. (To Color your Aroma Beads ) 2 drops of Liquid Candle Dye to 1 Tablespoon of Fragrance Oil and mix very well. 3. Add 4 Tablespoons of Beads to your colored fragrance oil. Stir beads with a stir stick until the beads are coated well and evenly. 5. Put a tight lid on the jar and shake, shake, shake. 6. Shake the jar every few hours,and shake everyday until the beads have absorbed all the liquid and feel dry to the touch. Remember, it may take longer for some fragrance oils to absorb. Some fragrance oils are thicker, some more liquid, and some just down right stubborn. It May take a day, or even a week for your Beads to completely soak up the Fragrance Oil. It may look like Bead Soup when you first mix everything together, but it will eventually all soak in. If you should run into a scenting oil that is not soaking in after a week, try adding more Beads and shake well, and let soak in. You will know when your Beads are ready, they will feel dry to the touch and will not bleed or seep.

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