Woodrose: A Modern Potpourri

Woodrose: A Modern Potpourri

Floral and wood tones work together to give this mixture its lovely warm fragrance--a very colorful floral/woody natural aroma

Ingredients:

3/4 cup cellulose, cut into 1/8 inch pieces

36 drops dark musk oil (must be heavy scented), synthetic

1/4 ounce lavender essential oil

1/4 ounce cinnamon oil, essential or synthetic

1/4 ounce clove essential oil

1/2 ounce synthetic rose oil

2 cups yellow wood chips

2 cups pink rosebuds and petals

2 cups rose geranium leaves, whole

1 cup pink wood chips

1 cup lavender buds

1 cup blue or lavender statice flowers

1 cup blue flowers, such as cornflower, delphinium, pansy, bachelor's button, violet

1 cup whole rosemary leaves

1 cup lemon peel, cut into 1/2 to 1 inch pieces

1/2 cup sage leaves, whole

1/2 cup sandalwood chips

1/2 cup heather flowers

1/2 cup cinnamon sticks, broken

1/8 cup whole cloves

1/8 cup crushed cloves

1/8 cup coriander seeds, crushed slightly

1 nutmeg, cracked

2 Tablespoons gum benzoin powder

Instructions:

1. Mix the cellulose and oils in a small jar, and allow cellulose to be saturated with the oils.

2. Shake several times.

3. The fixative blend is ready to use when it no longer clings to the inside of the jar.

4. Gently mix the dry chips, flowers, leaves, and spices in a large bowl.

5. Add fixative blend.

6. Transfer to a 1 gallon crock or jar.

7. Your container should allow some air space so that the potpourri can be shaken and the ingredients moved about.

8. Cover tightly.

9. Do not use aluminum or plastic as this will affect the fragrance quality.

10. Place your potpourri in a cool, dark place to age for 6 weeks.

11. It should be shaken or stirred daily for the first two weeks.

12. During the second week, add the gum benzoin powder, making sure it is well-distributed throughout the potpourri.

13. After the aging process is complete, your Woodrose will be ready to display and use. 

14.  Covered dishes are suitable because they keep the fragrance inside and the lid can be removed when you wish the scent to waft into a room.

15.  Sachet bags filled with potpourri are lovely to use and to give as gifts. 

16. Always keep potpourri out of direct sunlight, as light will fade the colors and the aroma.

Woodrose Potpourri

Sources:

Shaudys, Phyllis. The Pleasure of Herbs. Pownal: Storey Communications, 1986. Print.

or

Shaudys, Phyllis V. Herbal Treasures. Pownal: Storey Communications, 1990. Print.

Photo Credits: 

Cellulose Pieces:  Photo Credit:  https://www.etsy.com/market/cellulose

Yellow Wood Chips:  Photo Credit:  https://www.dreamstime.com/royalty-free-stock-photos-yellow-woodchips-image25257168

Dried Pink Rosebuds:  Photo credit:  https://www.etsy.com/listing/8635740/baby-dried-rosebuds-purple

Pelargonium (Scented Geranium) Leaves:  Photo Credit:  https://willowcottage.wordpress.com/tag/dried-geranium-leaves/

Pink Wood Chips:  Photo Credit:  http://woodindustries.com/?l=gc

Dried Lavender Flowers:  Photo Credit:  https://www.etsy.com/listing/106749205/3lbs-highest-fragrance-dried-lavender

Dried Purple Statice:  Photo Credit:  https://creativemarket.com/PemikaChedpiroon/135671-Dried-statice-flowers-on-hand

Dried Cornflowers:  Photo Credit:  http://www.gardenartdesigner.com/dried-cornflowers-free-gift-wrap-blue-32856.html

Dried Blue Delphinium Flowers:  Photo Credit:  http://daisyshop.co.uk/rose-confetti-wedding/delphinium-larkspur-petals

Dried Pansy Flowers:  Photo Credit:  http://weddbook.com/media/2450274/dried-pansy-cake-topper-edible-flowers-supply-real-blue-lemon-wedding-dry-flower-pansy-petals-confetti-food-decoration-natural

Dried Bachelor's Buttons:  Photo Credit:  https://fivepetalfarm.com/products/bachelor-buttons

Dried Violets:  Photo Credit:  http://www.seasonaleating.net/2012/04/april-fools-blue-food-exploration.html

Dried Rosemary Leaves:  Photo Credit:  http://rosemarycarobexport.com/Rosemary_Leaves_Tunisia.htm

Dried Lemon Peel:  Photo Credit:  https://phoenixbrewingsupply.com/collections/adjuncts-and-additives-1

Dried Sage Leaves:  Photo Credit:  http://www.growthis.com/how-to-dry-sage/

Dried Sandalwood Chips:  Photo Credit:  http://m.inmagine.com/image-ptg01387146-Dried-sandalwood-(Pterocarpus)-bark-chips%20medicinal-plant.html

Dried Heather Flowers:  Photo Credit:  http://www.sunrisebotanics.com/collections/dried-flowers

Cinnamon Sticks:  Photo credit: nathanmac87 via VisualHunt / CC BY

Whole and Dried Cloves:  Photo Credit:  https://www.reference.com/food/can-whole-cloves-converted-ground-cloves-a6552318ae406be3

Coriander Seeds:  Photo Credit:  http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/amazing-benefits-of-coriander-seeds/

Cracked Nutmegs:  Photo Credit:  http://www.grenadanutmeg.com/shop/

Gum Benzoin Powder:  Photo Credit:  https://www.amazon.com/Raven-Moonlight-Herbs-Benzoin-Powder/dp/B005CDIQ6K

Woodrose Potpourri:  Photo Credit:  http://liberteas.blogspot.com/