Winterwillow Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 My friend gave me about 2 pounds of rose hips. I would like to scent these but not sure what type of oil to use. I went to NG to order oil and the shipping is high, so I called Lone Star ( which is close to me) and they told me not to use candle oil because of the flash points. How much oil do I need to scent 2 lbs.Can anyone tell me how you do htese? Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graywritingdog Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 I think that is odd. What does flash point have to do with rosehips??? Granted I'm a new-b. I use my FO in my rose hips with wonderful results!I use a cello bag. Pour the rosehips in then add enough oil to lightly coat the rosehips. I let them set over night then package them.If I'm wrong someone let me know. I've never seen oil geared just to rosehips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady_Sudz Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 I have always used Fo...Maybe they are afraid You are going to use the fo to make a simmer....In That case you would have to add water and watch the fo for flash.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavenScentU Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 What else do they expect you to use? FO or EO are the only two things I can think of that can be used for potpourri. I would start with 1 tsp. per lb. and add more if needed until everything is lightly coated. I let mine sit in huge mason jars or large glass cracker jars until ready to package. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candlebuddy Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 FO's are what most people use ... I've never heard of using anything else. I use about 1 tsp. for pound. I put the rosehips in a glass crock, add the oil, stir well and let cure for a few days. Depending on the scent ... I then add more fo, stir well and cure for a few more days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazerina Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 Would this work the same with dried hisbiscus flowers intended for sachet filler or maybe even dry in a bowl type potpourri? Are they oily after you cure them, or do they soak it up and are more dry to the touch? I just need to know how it's supposed to be, lol. Thanks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winterwillow Posted April 21, 2007 Author Share Posted April 21, 2007 I got my order from San Francisco Herb Co, and the oil I bought from them is thinner and lighter in color. I'm not sure if this is candle oil cut with something or if the oil was made for potpourri only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirloomoriginals Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 You need to cut the FO with some DPG. Bittercreek and WSP are two places that I know have it. It may also be called Incense Solvent or Dipropylene Glycol.Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winterwillow Posted April 29, 2007 Author Share Posted April 29, 2007 If I cut with DPG. What ratio would I use. 50/50 or 70/30? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doris Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 Sorry to sound dumb, why are you scenting rose hips? Those are the berry things left over after the rose blooms, right? Do people buy scented rose hips?We have thousands of wild rose bushes in our area, it would be so easy to pick bucket fulls within a very short time. I had been thinking of drying rose buds and petals last year, but here, next to the ocean, they all went funny. This year I'm buying a dehydrator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirloomoriginals Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 For the DPG, if you check the sites I mentioned, it will give you a ratio to use.Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavenScentU Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Yup, you can scent rosehips,flowers, etc, but you have to be dry them first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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