Ever get a big bouquet of beautiful roses, and don’t want to throw them away when they begin to fall apart? Why not take the petals and make a lovely scented perfume or linen spray? It’s simple and smells lovely.
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What You’ll Need
- Strainer
- ¾ cup fresh rose petals (the petals can be any color. If you prefer, you can also use lavender flowers)
- 1/2 cup 80- or 100-proof vodka (the cheaper the better!)
- 2 1/2 cups distilled water
- Big glass jar or bowl with a lid (large enough to hold at least five cups of liquid)
- Empty glass perfume bottle/spray bottle
- Optional: 2-4 drops rose essential or fragrance-grade oil
Directions
- Put petals into the bottom of the glass jar or bowl.
- Pour the vodka over it.
- Cover and let it sit for 24 hours in a cool, dark place.
- After 24 hours, use a big spoon to pulverize and squish the petals or blossoms.
- Add the distilled water into the bowl.
- Cover the bowl and leave it to sit in a cool, dark place for four to seven days.
- Take it out once a day to mix and pulverize the petals.
- After about a week, strain the mixture into one or two glass perfume/spray bottles.
Shake before each time you spray it and keep your fresh perfume in the fridge.
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