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Posted by kidd (My Page) on
Sat, Mar 3, 07 at 3:16

New to site! Saw crystal rock potpourri at a couple craft shows for the first time and would like to try this. Can anyone tell me if they have tryed this and where I can get the supplies? Can I use ice cream salt, salt for water softners or do I have to order special rock salt? What do I use for color and how do I color? And what do I use for scents and how do I put it all together? HELP!!!!!

Thanks in advance for any help provided.

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Well, I posted a lengthy reply and it got deleted. Not sure why :(

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Did you ever find any information regarding this I have the same question.

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Bath Crystals


2 cups of rock salt

Glycerin

Food coloring

Essential oil of your choice


You can make your own bath crystals with rock salt crystals, glycerin, essential oils and food coloring. Prepare your work area with newspapers. Measure out 1/2 cup of the salt in to four different glass jars. Choose a color for each jar of bath crystals, keeping in mind the essential oil you will use to scent it with. Measure out 6 drops of glycerin into a bowl. Add one or two drops of the chosen food color into the glycerin. Stir the coloring evenly into the glycerin using craft stick or metal spoon. Quickly stir the mixture into the salt of one of the containers. Mix until the color is even, or leave it partially mixed for a more textured result. Continue this procedure with each jar.


To scent your salts you will need essential oils such as lime (enlivening), peppermint (exhilarating), lemon (refreshing), cinnamon (stimulating), tangerine (calming), lavender (relaxing), patchouli (peacemaking), rosemary (awakening), rose geranium (renewing), etc. You can get these at candle shops or craft stores. The words in the parentheses are the aromatherapy benefits derived from each scent. Choose a fragrance to complement the color of the salt you have already tinted. Add 20 to 25 drops of an essential oil for each cup of colored salt crystals, using a separate dropper for each scent. Mix with a metal spoon to blend thoroughly. Pour the bath crystals into a decorative jar, put on the lid and label. To use, add two tablespoons or more to a warm tub of bath water. Relax and enjoy.


A Note of Caution: Be very careful when using essential oils. They are strong enough to dissolve or mar plastic and wood finishes. Undiluted oils can actually burn the sensitive skin of your lips and tongue. They are also strong enough to burn your eyes. If you get full-strength oils on your fingers, wash your hands immediately with soap and warm water. Be sure not to rub your eyes with oily fingers. If you do get oil in your eyes flush them with clear water and call a doctor.

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Crystal Rock Potpourri is made from water softener crystals.
They became real popular about 3 years ago. You can buy the crystals at Lowes or Home Depot 40 pounds for $5 0r $6.

Instructions:
http://www.justbynature.com/How-to-make-crystal-potpourri.html

They are fun to make and very profitable.

Mary Lou

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