April 25, 2006
Update on Rose Petal Beads
The cooked mush is now done, and I’ve rolled it into round balls. Too wet for putting on a wire yet. These rose petals were originally a deep red, and they are now a purplish black. I’m not convinced that the scent is retained, but I’ll hold judgment until they are drier.
The blended petals are now pretty much dry and I’m pleased to say hold together pretty well and seem fairly durable. Scent is good, I’ve been told they need to be kept in a plastic closed container to keep the scent. I’m still not happy with the color, and it occurred to me today that the petals “browned” much the way an apple or peach does when it’s been cut and exposed to oxogen. Maybe if I added some lemon juice or the canning additive (forget the name)…I just wonder if that will kill the scent.
So, the experiment will continue. I’ve loaded photos of the beads as they look today.
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