Tincturing/Macerating Roses

[Guest guest]

I'm sure this has been covered but I spent some time looking and still have some

questions about rose maceration. When tincturing fresh rose petals (I can do

that right?) in 190 proof alcohol, how long should I leave them in because they

lose their color after about a minute. And last time I tried this, the remaining

alcohol after straining smelled less than pleasant. Should I just keep replacing

the petals and eventually that will go away?

Also, I'm macerating the same roses in jojoba oil, how do I know when to change

the petals and is okay that I am using fresh petals (although I have let them

wilt a bit). I am also leaving the oil maceration in the sun, will that have an

effect. And finally, how many times should I change the petals in both the

tincture and oil maceration.

-Jake

[Guest guest]

I'm sure this has been covered but I spent some time looking and still have some

questions about rose maceration. When tincturing fresh rose petals (I can do

that right?) in 190 proof alcohol, how long should I leave them in because they

lose their color after about a minute. And last time I tried this, the remaining

alcohol after straining smelled less than pleasant. Should I just keep replacing

the petals and eventually that will go away?

Also, I'm macerating the same roses in jojoba oil, how do I know when to change

the petals and is okay that I am using fresh petals (although I have let them

wilt a bit). I am also leaving the oil maceration in the sun, will that have an

effect. And finally, how many times should I change the petals in both the

tincture and oil maceration.

-Jake

 

 

Hi Jake

 

My take is it seems to depend on what type of roses are used in tincturing...

some like alba cuisse de nymphe give up the perfume readily some do not.. I

think it is just a matter of 'suck it and see' if you get my drift.

 

I know that Anya has had very good results using dried rosepetals.... that is

perhaps another option you could explore.

 

HTH

 

Janita

http://www.janitahaan.com

 

[Guest guest]

I'm sure this has been covered but I spent some time looking and still have some

questions about rose maceration. When tincturing fresh rose petals (I can do

that right?) in 190 proof alcohol, how long should I leave them in because they

lose their color after about a minute. And last time I tried this, the remaining

alcohol after straining smelled less than pleasant. Should I just keep replacing

the petals and eventually that will go away?

Also, I'm macerating the same roses in jojoba oil, how do I know when to change

the petals and is okay that I am using fresh petals (although I have let them

wilt a bit). I am also leaving the oil maceration in the sun, will that have an

effect. And finally, how many times should I change the petals in both the

tincture and oil maceration.

-Jake

 

 

Hi Jake

 

My take is it seems to depend on what type of roses are used in tincturing...

some like alba cuisse de nymphe give up the perfume readily some do not.. I

think it is just a matter of 'suck it and see' if you get my drift.

 

I know that Anya has had very good results using dried rosepetals.... that is

perhaps another option you could explore.

 

HTH

 

Janita

http://www.janitahaan.com

 

[Guest guest]

This Springs tincture of bracteata blossoms (a highly fragrant 5 petal

rose) and 190 proof took 6 changes of petals. I changed them every 2-4 days and

the tincture is now resting/aging until the next round of blossoming from this

particular bush.

After aging for only 4 weeks, the result is a delicate light scent that is true

to the actual rose. I'll do another 4-6 petal changes once the bush begins to

bloom again.