Scented Sachets

You will need cold water, a plastic bowl, an eye dropper, scented essential oil, plaster of Paris powder, plastic candy molds, 1/8 inch wide ribbon (if hanging sachets are desired), fine sandpaper or a nail file, desired colors of acrylic paint, small paint brush, and matte finish clear acrylic spray.

Pour a small amount of cold water into plastic bowl.  Using eyedropper, add essential oil, one drop at a time to water.  Scent should be strong, it will fade slightly when sachets dry.  Mix plaster into scented water, following instructions with the plaster.  Do not clean the bowl or dispose of unused plaster in sink.  It will harden in drain pipes.  Pour plaster into molds and lightly tap molds on table to bring any air bubbles to the surface.  If necessary, use a knife to level backs of sachets.  For hanging sachets, fold one 8" length of ribbon in half and place ends approximately 1 inch into plaster at center top of mold.  Allow plaster to harden.  Carefully invert molds to remove sachets.  Use fine sandpaper or nail file to smooth any rough edges.  Add water to acrylic paint to create a thin wash.  Paint sachets using a small paint brush and thinned paint.  Allow to dry.  Spray sachets with acrylic spray and allow to dry.