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.
Pick lots of petals. They don’t need to be fresh but a strong scent will result in more perfumed beads.
It’s ok to collect petals over a few days.
Put petals in a blender with water and blend until they are a fine purée. The smoother the blend the smoother the final beads.
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.
Ready clay pulls away from the side and is easy to shape.
Beads will shrink to half their size. I used a nail to make the hole for stringing.
Drying beads. Turn them each day or dry them on a screen. Some got moldy on the side touching the mat.
Finished necklace! The beads smell wonderful and body heat releases more perfume. Beads may stain clothing so do be careful what you wear them with.
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