[They could, of course, have tea while they worked. That was why Chise had brought the kettle out to the table, so that they could still enjoy refreshments while learning something new.]
[She moved the ingredients closer to where they were, making sure to leave space for mixing and also placed an empty bowl in front of each of them.]
Technically, you can work on the fabric casings while the mixture settles. That’s what I do if I am working on a larger batch, so that when the mixture is set, I can transfer it to the satchels rather quickly. For now, we’ll focus on the mixture.
[Among the bowls were also measuring cups and some containing small spoons. Chise grabbed a cup of the pine and a half cup of lavender, placing each into her empty bowl and mixing it.]
Depending on how strong you want a scent, you can vary how much of each ingredient you use. It’s a good rule to generally have at least two cups of ingredients total, depending on how large the satchel you are going to put it in. Likewise, if you put something that has a faint scent, like certain petals, you can include more of that.
[Once the mix was thoroughly combined, she slid over a few of the bowls containing liquids and spoons.]
Next you want to add an oil. This ferments the majority of the underlying scent, aside from the dry materials you choose. You don’t need too much unless you want a stronger scent.
[Placing about two teaspoons scattered throughout the dry mix, she then grabbed another bowl full of dry powder.]
This is Orris root. You want to grind it into a fine powder, like this, before you use it, but it helps to seal the scent. After all… you put the mixture into an airtight container to let it infuse for a few weeks, if you aren’t wanting an immediate use. Though if you do the latter, it will have less of a long-lasting effect, so I do recommend sealing it and letting it sit for at least a few days. I tend to seal them in empty jars we have laying around
[She gave Eilonwy an encouraging smile.]
Any questions so far? It’s pretty simple one you figure out what combinations you like.
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Not me Googling “how to make potpourri” XD
Date: 2024-08-16 02:36 pm (UTC)[She moved the ingredients closer to where they were, making sure to leave space for mixing and also placed an empty bowl in front of each of them.]
Technically, you can work on the fabric casings while the mixture settles. That’s what I do if I am working on a larger batch, so that when the mixture is set, I can transfer it to the satchels rather quickly. For now, we’ll focus on the mixture.
[Among the bowls were also measuring cups and some containing small spoons. Chise grabbed a cup of the pine and a half cup of lavender, placing each into her empty bowl and mixing it.]
Depending on how strong you want a scent, you can vary how much of each ingredient you use. It’s a good rule to generally have at least two cups of ingredients total, depending on how large the satchel you are going to put it in. Likewise, if you put something that has a faint scent, like certain petals, you can include more of that.
[Once the mix was thoroughly combined, she slid over a few of the bowls containing liquids and spoons.]
Next you want to add an oil. This ferments the majority of the underlying scent, aside from the dry materials you choose. You don’t need too much unless you want a stronger scent.
[Placing about two teaspoons scattered throughout the dry mix, she then grabbed another bowl full of dry powder.]
This is Orris root. You want to grind it into a fine powder, like this, before you use it, but it helps to seal the scent. After all… you put the mixture into an airtight container to let it infuse for a few weeks, if you aren’t wanting an immediate use. Though if you do the latter, it will have less of a long-lasting effect, so I do recommend sealing it and letting it sit for at least a few days. I tend to seal them in empty jars we have laying around
[She gave Eilonwy an encouraging smile.]
Any questions so far? It’s pretty simple one you figure out what combinations you like.