16. METHODS FOR POTPOURRI ELABORATION.

As we mentioned in lesson 19, there are two method for elaborating potpourris: the dry and wet methods.

Up next, I will present this comparative chart for both methods. There are few differences between them.

WET METHOD

DRY METHOD

Gather flowers	Gather flowers
Dry flowers and leaves	Dry flowers and leaves
Place them on a single layer over a metal mesh.	Place the flowers and leaves on a metal mesh.
Place the mesh in a dark but ventilated place.	Place the mesh in a dark but ventilated place.
Allow 2 days for drying.	Allow 2 days for drying.
Transfer them to a glass or clay vial with a lid.	Place them in a well sealed vial and mix them immediately with fixatives and essential oils.
Alternate the plant with layers of non-iodized kosher salt; leaves and flowers should predominate.	The potpourri will be ready in a month.
Eventually, add a fixative but reduce the kosher salt.
Allow the plants to enfleurage.
Add a fixative and one or two spices.

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