Unscented Aroma Beads

Aroma Beads are small, plastic polymer beads that absorb fragrance oil and release a long-lasting scent. They're popular for DIY air fresheners, sachets, and car freshies. Here's a complete guide on how to use them:

🔹 What You Need:

• Unscented aroma beads (clear or colored)

• Fragrance oil (skin-safe if needed)

• Ziplock bag or glass jar

• Optional: mica powder or liquid candle dye for coloring

• Optional: metal cookie cutters and oven (for car freshies)

🔹 Basic Instructions: Scenting Aroma Beads

1. Measure Beads: Use 1 cup (8 oz) of aroma beads.

2. Add Fragrance Oil: Add 1–2 oz of fragrance oil per cup of beads (start with 1 oz).

3. Mix and Seal: Combine in a jar or bag and shake well. Let it sit sealed.

4. Cure Time: Let beads absorb the oil for 24–72 hours. Shake occasionally.

5. Done: When beads are dry to the touch and no oil remains at the bottom, they're ready.

🔹 Optional: Add Color

• Add a pinch of mica powder or a drop or two of liquid candle dye when mixing the oil.

• Shake well until evenly colored.

🔹 Uses:

• Sachets: Place in small organza bags for drawers, closets, shoes.

• Car Freshies: Molded and baked into shapes (see below).

• Jar Fresheners: Leave beads in open jars around the home.

🔹 Making Car Freshies (Baked Aroma Beads):

1. Prepare Mold: Place cured beads into a metal cookie cutter on a nonstick pan.

2. Preheat Oven: 300°F (150°C).

3. Bake: About 5–10 minutes. Beads melt and fuse but don’t become liquid.

4. Cool & Remove: Let cool completely before removing from the mold.

5. Add Hole (if needed): Drill a small hole for hanging, or bake with a hole using a metal straw or nail.

🔹 Tips:

• Don’t use too much oil—it can make beads sticky.

• Keep out of direct sunlight to preserve scent.

• Safe to use in cars, closets, lockers, etc.

• Average scent throw: 30–90 days, depending on fragrance and environment.