How do you make potpourri from rose petals?

How do you make potpourri from rose petals?

In a bowl, combine one cup of dried rose petals, one half cup of dried lavender, and one quarter cup of dried rosemary. Add one eighth teaspoon of ground cloves and cinnamon, plus dried rosebuds and orange peels. Add a few drops of rose or lavender oil. Add one quarter teaspoon of fixative like crushed orris root.

How do you make potpourri from dried flowers?

3 Place your flowers in a mason jar or other airtight, sealable container. Add a few drops of essential oil to the jar as well as any other spices you want to include. Tightly seal the jar, and let this mixture sit for about two weeks. The longer the container is sealed, the stronger the scent of your potpourri!

How long does potpourri last for?

2 monthsHow long does the scent last? The scent of our potpourris will last anywhere from 2 months to years, depending on the blend you choose, where it is placed and how it is used. By keeping it in a place that is free from direct sunlight and breezes, it will last longer.