homemade Gel air Freshners...heh
May. 8th, 2002 09:48 pmEssential oil or Fragrance of your choice
4 packets of gelatin
food coloring (optional)
Heat 1 cup of distilled water almost to boil. Add gelatin & stir until dissolved. Remove from heat, add remaining 1 cup distilled water & 10 to 20 drops of oil or fragrance. add food coloring if desired.
Oil or fragrance & food coloring can be replaced with manufactured liquid potpourri which is available in most craft stores, candle shops & dollar stores. Make sure it is a concentrated variety or it won't retain its smell. Heat 1 cup liquid potpourri almost to a boil add & dissolved 4 packages of gelatin then stir it in one cup of cool potpourri.
Pour mixture into clean Baby food Jar or jelly jar let them sit room temp. over night.
Decorate the tops with a paper doily lace or mesh & tie with ribbon so the gel can breathe & dissolve....:)