rose petals

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In E-groups there is a Perfumery list that tell you how to make perfumes and

extract rose oil from petals. I believe it is around 200 pound of rose

petals make 100ml of OIL which is why it costs like 300 -400 dollars pure

and why most rose oil had jojoba mixed with it. I can actually write out the

distillation process for you if you want let me know. The perfumery list is

very informative concerning scents ect and is good to be on for the

information that can then be used in soaps and lotion ect.

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What is the URL for that group?

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Hi ,

I've used both dried and fresh petals in my rose petal soap. Either way they

need chopping up fairly finely and, if used fresh, some sort of preservative

is a good idea unless added early in the process. hth

Di

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I went and got my silk roses yesterday. Now for my first time to use melt

and pour. Are their any special tricks?

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Charlie,

I think they are the neatest idea !! I ran out and bought the soap and

petals and did some up tonight...my hands have never been so clean..I had to

try them !!! )

Vicki

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Sage,

I ran out and got the rose petals and M & P today and made some of the soap

petals. I read a little about the M & P before I started and I think the big

thing is to make sure you don't overheat the soap...today I heated it for 20

seconds and then for 5 second intervals until it was done (it only took one 5

second interval after the initial 20) and I didn't get any bubbles ...the

petals looked so pretty when they were done..I just can't wait to put them in

the gift basket I am making. Good luck...this was such a fun little project

!!!

Vicki

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It is nice to have a project like this that lends itself to instand

gratification for those of us who don't like to wait. :-)) I am glad yours

turned out nicely.

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Melody,

Are you trying to make me jealous? I have the rose petals and am going for

the melt and pour tonight. What a fast, easy, and delightful project, huh?

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Sagie-poo, I made some this weekend and they are SOOO easy. I just melted

the M & P in a large measuring cup like I always use, and then dipped the rose

petals in the soap a couple of times. Hold them up for a minute or two to

let the dripping stop. Some people said to then lay them on some waxed

paper, but I didn't have any last night, so I used an aluminum round cake

pan, and stood them up on the ends to dry. This morning, all I had to do

was clip off the last little drop that had hardened overnight, and

WOOHOO...pretty soapies!! I scented the M & P with Rose Absolute Oil and

they smell so good!!

Re: rose petals

I went and got my silk roses yesterday. Now for my first time to use melt

and pour. Are their any special tricks?

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Welcome . Those silk rose petal soaps seem great, huh? I am going to

make some tonight.

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I don't remember who started the rose petal thing...but thanks...now I am

addicted to making these things !!!!!! Soon I will need a room just to store

them in...LOLOL

I better start making a lot of gift baskets and SOON....

Vicki

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It sounds like you have spring fever, just like me! Yes, a whole slew of

flowers and scents is appealing.

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I brought them to work today, and people are going nuts over them! They are

so pretty, and so easy to do! You are gonna love making them!!

Re: rose petals

Melody,

Are you trying to make me jealous? I have the rose petals and am going for

the melt and pour tonight. What a fast, easy, and delightful project, huh?

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Judy,

The current thread is with silk roses. Buy silk roses and glycerin melt and

pour soap. Melt the soap then dip in one rose petal at a time. Let it drip,

then set it aside on wax paper to dry. You can scent or color the M & P soap

any way you like. Good luck.

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In a message dated 4/8/2002 6:43:21 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

quiltinggranny@... writes:

> someone on

> the other board suggested using another FO but......think that would be

> wierd...

I use the rose petals BUT.........whatever scent I use I dip a whole flower

of that scent and put it in the middle for a center piece/air

freshner..........looks very nice and people cant get enough of them.

Heres a hint for ya.........if you have any construction or trucking types in

your life put a few unisex or manly scented petals in a zip lock for them to

carry with them, then the used petal can be kept in their vehicles in a piece

of netting or breathable fabric bag as an air freshner.

Donna

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Hi all,

I'm new to the list :-) and looking forward to being here!

I have to say, I don't have much time for making soap, etc right now, but with

all this talk about the rose petals...I'm going to break down and buy some silk

flowers lol I think they will be great for Mother's day too.

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From: Vogler, Melody H.

I brought them to work today, and people are going nuts over them! They are

so pretty, and so easy to do! You are gonna love making them!!

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Me, too. I'm heading to Garden Ridge on my way home to get more petals.

I'm going to " branch " out and try some tulip petals and some other flowers.

I scented mine and they smelled so very good that I'm going to break out my

other " flower " EO's and FO's tonight, too. Honeysuckle should smell

wonderful!!

Re: rose petals

I don't remember who started the rose petal thing...but thanks...now I am

addicted to making these things !!!!!! Soon I will need a room just to

store

them in...LOLOL

I better start making a lot of gift baskets and SOON....

Vicki

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Donna,

Now you KNOW I am gonna have to do those too !!! Hmmmm wonder if work will

let me take time off for this new obsession of mine..LOL

Vicki

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I have done fall leaves in the fall and holly for Christmas. I also did some

poinsettia petals at Christmas. I would think any flower petal that was the

appropriate size would work.

I keep a dish full in the bathroom at the craft shop where I have a booth. It

has sold many a package of rose petals for me. Donna

AAAAHHH! another person has bit the dust down the Rose Petal Path

....Not only are they fun .... but have not met one person who did not

like them ...Any ideas on what other flowers we could do?... someone on

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Hi,

I've been on the list for only a week. My husband and I are re-enactors and

he is a beekeeper. I have lots of beautiful beeswax and honey to make

natural products with. I am in the infant stage of learning. The only things

I've made have been lip balm and perfume balm. I can't believe how easy they

were to do. I have two questions. One is about labels. Where is a good

source for them or do you all do your own? I have searched the archives and

haven't found the receipe for rose petal soap. Would someone repost it

please. I love the website and this list. It's fantastic.

Judy

Re: rose petals

> I have done fall leaves in the fall and holly for Christmas. I also did

some poinsettia petals at Christmas. I would think any flower petal that

was the appropriate size would work.

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> I keep a dish full in the bathroom at the craft shop where I have a booth.

It has sold many a package of rose petals for me. Donna

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> AAAAHHH! another person has bit the dust down the Rose Petal Path

> ....Not only are they fun .... but have not met one person who did not

> like them ...Any ideas on what other flowers we could do?... someone on

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I went to bed thinking of these things LOL. I make silk bridal bouquets and

the thought struck me that these would be nice in the bathroom and done in

the flower the bridal bouquet is --- and they would be a nice attendants

gift also. Just a thought---Glitz

Re: rose petals

Judy,

The current thread is with silk roses. Buy silk roses and glycerin melt and

pour soap. Melt the soap then dip in one rose petal at a time. Let it

drip,

then set it aside on wax paper to dry. You can scent or color the M & P soap

any way you like. Good luck.

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Well, Charile, since you ask...

My craft and cheapy stores have silk lilacs, gardenias, irises, tulips,

wisteria as well as things like ivy and other leaves. Essential oils or

fragrance oils are available that would match or compliment them. OR, how

about some cheapy big petal white or pink flower that you sent with bubble

gum for kids? Or, just use white petals and a variety of colors in the M & P,

scent it sweet and call it " M & Ms " for kids. Or, use any ol' petal and brown M

& P and call it " Dirt " or " mud " for kids. What kid would not like to wash his

or her hands in dirt? Or....somebody help me stop...please....

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Charlie,

Or...for the he-man in your life, get one of those blue or red cloths from

the auto parts section of Walmart instead of flower petals, cut it into

smallish strips, use he-man red or blue M & P, and some he-man scent.

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....Any ideas on what other flowers we could do?... someone on

> the other board suggested using another FO but......think that would be

> wierd...Sage...you good at " thinking "

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> Charlie!

How about trying Magnolia Petals w/ Magnolia FO? Those would be pretty :-)

Juniper Spayth

Owner of Juniper's DeJaVu

www.JunipersDejavu.com

JunipersDejavu@...

228-522-1846

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Hi to all Rose petal makers,

Could you please tell me how you package the rose petals & how many per

package. Thanks JaneE