Everyone likes to smell good in their home, but home fragrances can be expensive. Here's how to make one at home at a much lower price.
Steps
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Step 1. Boil a cup of distilled water
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Step 2. Add 4 sachets of unscented gelatin and mix until completely dissolved
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Step 3. Remove the saucepan from the heat
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Step 4. Add another cup of water
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Step 5. Add 10-20 drops of essential oil or concentrated fragrance
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Step 6. Add food coloring if you want
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Step 7. Add a substance to prevent mold growth
Salt is fine, but you can also use a small amount of potassium sorbate or a little vodka.
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Step 8. Pour the gelatin into a small container
You can decorate it if you want.
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Step 9. Place the jar in the fridge to allow the gelatin to harden quickly (and perfume the fridge)
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Step 10. Finished
Advice
- Use a ratio of 2 sachets of gelatin to each cup of water.
- You can create gels with different colors by pouring a new color on the underlying layer once it has hardened.
- Get help from an adult and pay attention to the heat source.