Have you ever wondered where the name rosary comes from? Originally the beads were made from rose petals!
Here’s how you can make your own scented beads.
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Pick lots of petals. They don’t need to be fresh but a strong scent will result in more perfumed beads.
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Put petals in a blender with water and blend until they are a fine purée. The smoother the blend the smoother the final beads.
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Next step is to evaporate off enough water to make a moldable clay. I used a crockpot but you can also use the oven on a very low heat. High heat destroys the odor.
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