Making Scented Beads for Long-Lasting Fragrance

To make scented beads for dolls and ensure the fragrance lasts for over 2-3 months, you can use fragrance oils. The process generally involves soaking the beads in the fragrance oil.

Recommended Method and Ratio

While specific ratios can vary depending on the type of bead material and the concentration of the fragrance oil, a common starting point for a long-lasting scent is to use a high concentration of fragrance oil. A ratio of 1:1 (fragrance oil to beads by weight) is often recommended for strong, long-lasting results. You can adjust this ratio based on the desired intensity and the specific fragrance oil.

For example, if you have 100g of beads, you would use approximately 100g of fragrance oil.

Steps:

1. Place the beads in a sealed container.
2. Pour the fragrance oil over the beads, ensuring they are well-coated.
3. Seal the container tightly.
4. Allow the beads to soak for several days (at least 2-3 days, or longer for maximum absorption), shaking occasionally to ensure even distribution.
5. Once soaked, the beads are ready to be placed in dolls or other items.

Extending Fragrance Longevity

To help the scent last even longer, consider using a fragrance fixative. These ingredients help to slow down the evaporation of the fragrance. You would typically mix the fixative with the fragrance oil before soaking the beads.

Using General Flower Fragrance Oils

Yes, you can absolutely use general flower fragrance oils for making scented beads. Products like Rose Petal, Jasmine Petal, Jasmine Fragrance Oil, Neroli Fragrance Oil, Tuberose Fragrance Oil, and Soapy Flowers are suitable options for this application.

Experiment with different fragrance oils and ratios to achieve your desired scent strength and longevity.