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Aroma Beads
are amazing little, clear plastic beads that can absorb up to 30% fragrance
oil! They are perfect for use in air freshener sachets in cars, closets,
drawers, luggage, vacuum cleaners, offices, near kitty litter boxes, etc! They
look dazzling in sheer organza or net baggies! Set them out in a pretty glass
dish as dry potpourri! They can be left clear, or colored! Make single colors,
or get creative and do layers or a rainbow mix! Great for holiday theme color
combos! Put them in a sunny window for an even stronger fragrance release!
How To Make
Aroma Beads:
- If you wish to color your Aroma Beads, you will
need to add a small amount of liquid candle dye to your fragrance
oil and swirl it around until it's mixed well.
*Note:
Food coloring or B&B dye will not work!
- Next, scoop out the desired amount of beads.
Weigh them for the best accuracy
- Then add the beads to your colored fragrance
oil. Use weight versus teaspoons.
- Stir the beads around with a stir stick until
the liquid is dispersed evenly.
- Tightly put a lid on the jar and shake! It can
take anywhere from 1 day to over a week for the beads to completely absorb
all of the oil, it will vary with different fragrances. Keep shaking the
jar every few hours! At first it will seem soupy and look as if it will
not soak up the oil... but be patient! The oil will eventually soak in! If
you run into a fragrance oil that is not soaking in after a week, try
adding more beads and shake very well. Once the beads have absorbed all of
the oil they will feel dry to the touch and will not seep or bleed!
- Use up to 30% fragrance oil
- Once the oil is absorbed, you are done! Try
making a second color & scent, and layering them! You can also add a
bit of our Mica Powder to the clear beads too for a shimmer, pearl
effect!
Each pound
of beads yields about 3 1/2 cups dry beads.
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