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Gel air freshener

Course DIY
Keyword essential oils, gelatin air freshener, homemade air freshener, small jar crafts
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Water or liquid potpourri set with unflavored gelatin, salt and essential oil in small jars. Label it so nobody eats it.

What You’ll Need

  • 1 cup water OR 1 cup liquid potpourri
  • 2 envelopes of unflavored gelatin
  • 1 Tbsp. salt
  • 20 drops essential oils (only if using water)
  • Heat-safe containers
  • Food coloring (optional)
  • 1 silk flower (optional)

Directions

  • Warm 3/4 cup of the water or liquid potpourri over medium-high heat.
  • Stir in the salt until it dissolves.
  • Stir in the gelatin until it dissolves.
  • Take it off the heat and add the remaining 1/4 cup water or liquid potpourri.
  • Pour into containers and, if you like, add essential oils, food coloring, and a silk flower.
  • Let it cool, then cover with a lid that has vents.

Notes

Safety: it looks like a dessert; label it, and keep it out of reach of children and pets (essential oils and salt are harmful if eaten). Place where pets can't lick or knock it over.