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Potpourri Gel Jars




Source of Recipe


Aunt Saunny

What you need:

Jars with lids
2 cups distilled water
4 packages of plain Gelatin
50 drops essential oil (any scent)
Food Coloring


What you do:

Heat one cup of the distilled water in a saucepan. Add the desiredcoloring. Remove from the heat, add remaining 1 cup of distilled water andthe gelatin, stirring to dissolve.Divide the drops of essential oil, or potpourri oil, into the jars. Add the gelatin mixture to the
jars. Place the jars in the refrigerator for about two hours.Remove the jars from the refrigerator and cover with plastic wrap or thejar's lid. If you are using the plastic wrap choose one the new coloredwraps for a prettier 'topping". Store them at room temperature. To releasethe scent, remove the lid or plastic wrap. If you would like to decorate thejar place piece of fabric over the lid or plastic wrap and tie with acolored ribbon or lace. You can include a silk flower tied at the end of theribbon or knotted at the base of the jar's mouth for a floral presentation.