RIO Jumbo Sea Salt Crystals Potpourri

Subject: RIO Jumbo Sea Salt Crystals Potpourri Sat 30 Dec 2006, 9:18 pm

RIO Jumbo Sea Salt Crystals Potpourri
submitted by Naomi Novotny
Provided by HBN member Naomi Novotny of Saltworks, Inc., this recipe will add color and fragrance to any living space.
Yield: 5 pounds potpourri
Prep Time: several hours, including drying time
Price Category: 2
Difficulty Level: 1
Shelf Life: Indefinite

Ingredients:
5 pounds RIO jumbo sea salt crystals
glass mister bottle filled with fragrance and/or essential oils of your choice
several layers of paper bags or wax paper
1 set rubber gloves
liquid FD&C colorant in your color choice(es)
Blending Procedure:

Prepare the RIO crystals by rinsing them quickly under water to remove the powder. This helps the crystals accept color better. Allow to dry completely. If you live in a humdid climate, you may wish to dry them in a room with a fan so they dry completely.
You can simply leave the crystals uncolored for a "glass like" look and skip to Step 3. If you want colored crystals, put on rubber gloves and rub the color(s) you want onto each crystal. Use more color for a more intense look, less for a more pastel effect. Lay the colored salt on the wax paper or paper bags and allow them to completely dry. Again, if you live in a humdid climate, you may wish to dry them in a room with a fan so they dry completely.
Once they are dry, use the misting bottle filled with your fragrance or essential oil and lightly spray the crystals with scent. Crystals can be re-scented as needed. Floral fragrance oils are very nice for potpourri. A eucalyptus and lavender essential oil blend adds add a wonderful fragrance to any area that needs freshening, plus offers added aromatherapy benefits! Enjoy!

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