AROMA BEAD CAR FRESHIES - What I’ve learned! Helpful tips for beginners 🤗

[@maryspringer1442]

cure beads that are scented for at least 2 weeks before making any shapes or customers will complain that they lose scent in weeks..ours will last almost a year in your car! We use 1oz fragrance per 4oz beads. Some scents like leather can take months to soak up the oil or never soak it up lol..I have one that has sat a year and is still wet..some are like that you just have to test them out others dry in just an hour but still need to cure a few weeks like candles.

[@danielle5113]

Hi how can they last a year in your car with the sents I like mine strong soo it didn't start to melt some

[@nikki3321100]

When I saw the video, I was like Ol Lord! 😂😂 I just purchased some beads. I thank God for this video!! Thank you for sharing!💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 I learned so much.

[@FarmhouseDesigns]

Great 😊 I’m so glad to hear that and I hope your first batch comes out beautifully! Good luck and thanks for watching!

[@cherylmossing6317]

I love your makeup you are so pretty and thank you for all your help

[@vivalav5199]

I absolutely agree on the center of some of them. Same thing happened to me. I put it back in the oven for a few more minutes. Apparently they need at least 10 minutes if your making the bigger ones with greater width! Thank you for your video... it will help me tremendously!

[@FarmhouseDesigns]

You’re absolutely welcome!! Thank you!

[@christinapinales7827]

Thank you so much!!! Everything you show is appreciated!

[@FarmhouseDesigns]

You’re welcome, thank you so much for watching!

[@dawnsullivan6233]

Ty you for sharing your tips

[@Teagon000]

Your info helps so much more than all I have watched. Thank you for sharing God Bless

[@gynamontoya8526]

Thanks for the info!!! So helpful ❤

[@missyrubio5099]

Thank you for sharing all of this- I'm new to these! :-) I appreciate all the tips!!

[@FarmhouseDesigns]

Absolutely! Keep an eye out for a video I’ll be posting soon, there will be A LOT more new and detailed information!

[@laurasaari9273]

Appriciate this video!

[@kathyschell9837]

On the way I learned as far as the amount of oil/beads ratio is to use a kitchen scale set to fluid Oz and for every 4oz of beads use 1oz of oil so for my 32oz jar I zero out the scale with the jar on it then I I measure 12oz of beads in the jar so that becomes the beab measuring jar then I put it aside and in another jar I measure 3oz of oil that way if I pour a little over 3 Oz I can remove the extra so when it's right I pour the beads into the oil jar and the scale should be exactly 15oz then seal and shake when the beads swell it fills the jar usually around 3/4 full give or take depending on the weight of the oils, that has been the easiest way I found to scent my beads and being consistent with scent strength and and making my oils expenses economical, the ratio is 4-1 4oz beads per 1oz oil.

[@FarmhouseDesigns]

This was one of my first videos and what I was doing when I first started because I was following other tutorials. I have and updated tutorial where I use a scale which is the way I’ve been doing it for months and I agree, it’s definitely the way to go for consistency!

[@annesmith6939]

Wish I knew this about the leather. I just did the same thing...

[@FarmhouseDesigns]

It’s a pain for sure!

[@rebekahalbert5544]

Also its better to weigh them on a scale. 8oz beads to 1 or 2 oz fragrance oil, depending on how strong you want it

[@FarmhouseDesigns]

I’ve seen that way of doing it as well and it seems like the difference between weight and volume doesn’t come out to be that different...but I have thought about testing just to see. What I assume is that I’m probably adding more oil than what is necessary but I tend to like overpowering fragrance lol 😬 but it’s a great idea for a future video! Weight vs volume maybe I’ll learn a better way to do it or at least give viewers both options so they can see the difference and choose what works best for them! Thank you!

[@rebekahalbert5544]

@@FarmhouseDesigns I tried using 1 cup of the beads when i first started, 1 cup is supposed to be 8oz. When I dumped the 1 cup of beads to weigh on the scale, it was 4.something oz. So when I used my 2oz of fragrance oil, it was more than the beads could actually absorb. So i only use scales now. Much more accurate and i don't worry about messing up and potentially wasting product.

[@rebekahalbert5544]

@@FarmhouseDesigns also i hope you dont take this as me criticizing, just throwing out tips from what i learned in my experience

[@FarmhouseDesigns]

@@rebekahalbert5544 I haven’t run into that issue but you have definitely peaked my interest! I definitely want to try it that way to see what happens 🙂

[@rebekahalbert5544]

For my leather scents i put the jar out on the porch in the sun. Dry in about 8 hours

[@FarmhouseDesigns]

Thanks so much for the tip, I really appreciate it! I will try that!!

[@rebekahalbert5544]

@@FarmhouseDesigns it will turn the beads yellow, but i find all my colors cover the yellow without problem unless im using white

[@ritagaffey6512]

I have the same issue with the leather fragrance, I also used a copper mica. Almost 2 weeks, should be ok in a couple more days.

[@sylvia2846]

Thank you so much for your tips. Thank you thank you. Which are better for freshies candle fragrance or essential oils?

[@E00987]

My leather took foooorever and a day.

[@FlipMacz]

Thank you very much for this video. May I ask do you think there is a market for freshies?

[@marycallahan1243]

I've noticed when I put the leather in a larger jar it dries out faster.

[@beautybybredice9352]

Thanks for the great tips! Which beads would you recommend? Have you found one brand absorbs the scent better then others?

[@FarmhouseDesigns]

I’ve ordered beads from 5 different places and aside from slight differences in size or shape they all performed the same. I have heard bad things about beads purchased on Amazon, including complaints that they never absorbed the oil so I would avoid those.

[@beautybybredice9352]

@@FarmhouseDesigns thank you

[@arlenebroadway8908]

How long do they last and can you reuse them again

[@batshack4]

You are so kind to give us a "revision"...I'm so excited to make my first batch. If I can ask, where did you get your Diva fragrance oil?

[@FarmhouseDesigns]

Thank you so much for watching! I got it from Lone Star Candle Supply! www.lonestarcandlesupply.com/diva-type.html Good luck with your first batch, I hope the come out amazing!

[@shellibrittain7125]

The cow freshie you showed with the beads coming out of the middle, what do you do with it? is it junk for the trash or can you break apart the beads and reuse in some way by adding more oil and baking again or ???

[@aprilhicks1292]

Which oil was the the strong oil that you were talking about in the end? Have you tried AAA candle supplies Leather, it doesn’t take too long to dry.

[@PreserveAndRoost]

Great videos. Thanks for sharing. I'm new to candle making and want to learn about freshie making too. Can you tell us how long the scent (assuming your using the 1tbls to every 1/2 c ofbeads) lasts in your car? I'm in AR and I take it your in TX, so the heat factor is about the same...sweltering most days! 😂 Also, on said days, do the beads not melt in a hot car over time? I would think you would have a mess at some point. Do you have an instruction card (how long the scent lasts, how long you should keep them on your car, etc.) with your freshies to keep you from being liable for any potential messes they may make, etc. If so, would you share what those instructions say? Thanks again for the great videos.

[@FarmhouseDesigns]

Thank you! The amount of time a scent lasts will depend a lot on the fragrance oil you use. You want to make sure you’re using a high quality uncut fragrance, being that you already work with candles I’m sure you already know all about, also some fragrances are naturally stronger than others and of course the stronger the fragrance the longer you will be able to smell it. The average I would say is 3-6 weeks but some can last 8 weeks or longer! I also want to add that I have switched from using the tbsp/cup measurement and now weigh the beads and oil (4oz of beads to 1oz of oil) it comes out to about the same thing but it is more accurate to measure by weight (also something you already do making candles). As far as melting goes….I have never had one melt in my car which typically sits in direct sunlight all day (you’re right I am in TX so HOT lol) but yes, there is a potential it could happen and I’ve seen pics that other freshie makers have posted. We have a lot of discussions about why this happens but we can’t pin point the cause as it seems very random although it happens most often when the freshie is black or another dark color (dark colors attract heat so this makes sense) but lighter colors have melted too just not as often. I also suggest making the hole that your string goes through at least an inch from the edge so at the very least if it does begin to melt it won’t fall off the string as easily and melt on the console of the car. I do include a warning label with all of my freshies…..I wish I could post a pic for you but KZbin doesn’t have that feature…..I will be doing a video in the coming weeks on how I package and label, it will include my warning label. But it basically just says that it can melt, don’t park in direct sunlight, always hang, not responsible for damages….there’s more to it but that’s the important stuff. I appreciate you watching and thank you for your comment!

[@heather4783]

I just started to make these to sell and im going on a week and I’ve only had 2 jars be done! UGH! So frustrating when one jar is done and the rest are nowhere near ready. Mine will probably take two weeks LOL.

[@paigewilliams8908]

Any suggestions on cleaning molds to get ready for another scent?

[@FarmhouseDesigns]

I don’t clean them between scents and I have never had a problem 🙂

[@caitlyndiez7872]

Thank you for the information. Where can I get the Tyler oils?

[@jonesestrickshots5885]

My leather took almost 2 months to dry out. Any of the vanilla scents takes awhile also

[@jessicastewmon5620]

thanks so much

[@omuniquethechic6082]

Can you use any type of fragrance oil or is there a certain type of oil specifically made for freshies other than the ones you mentioned in the video??

[@dawnsullivan6233]

1 tablespoon fragrance per 1/2 cup of beads…for my ref

[@kimberlysmith5504]

CAN U TELL ME HOW MUCH BEADS AND OIL U PUT IN EACH JAR? YOUR AMAZING I WATCH ALL VIDEOS

[@denisemulvihill9401]

What kind of beads do you use and where do you get them

[@lynnclark7231]

@Farmhouse 1205 designs what size of cookie cutters and where did you get yours they are super cute? How much mica powder?

[@FarmhouseDesigns]

Most of the cutters are 4”-5” depending on the shape. I got mine from Ann Clark Cookie Cutters ☺️ Mica powder depends a lot on the color you want to achieve but always start with a pinch and add as needed. Be careful not to over do it, too much mica can prevent your beads from melting and sticking together well.

[@kyleelemon615]

Thanks for the tips! I am following your recipe with the same brand of beads and oils, but my scents aren’t smelling strong enough or lasting in the car. Any idea what I could be doing wrong?

[@FarmhouseDesigns]

It’s tough to say…. Have you had some friends and family test them for you? I know myself when working with all the scents on a regular basis my sense of smell gets dulled down and I don’t pick up the smell as easily. For example I had one in my car that I was getting ready to swap out because I couldn’t smell it anymore and someone else got in my car and was raving about how good it smelled…. We are in the hotter months right now, the hotter it is the quicker the oils are released. Which brand of oils are you using exactly because I have switched to primarily only using oil from Buy It Ship It and it’s made a big difference, I still get some scents from Lone Star but only because BISI doesn’t carry them.

[@kyleelemon615]

@@FarmhouseDesigns Yes I have. I just watched your video comparing different brands of oils. I’ve been using Aztec, do you think that’s why?

[@tanjadingman1227]

Not letting them cure long enough

[@arlenebroadway8908]

Can you reuse them

[@elizagonzales5708]

Leather takes forever to dry. I use one cap full to every half cup of beads.

[@tarynlawson7026]

would one table spoon of oil be good for half cup of beads

[@FarmhouseDesigns]

I definitely say measure by weight. I don’t suggest doing tablespoons and cups any longer. For 8oz of beads you and do anywhere from 1 to 2 ounces of oil.

[@michellejustice1042]

Hi I bought some already scented beads from someone, I read if you color after they are cured they will not absorb. is there a neutral oil I could use to refreshen them and add color.. I do not have the fragrance oils in the scents they used so didnt want to have to buy all of those. any tips are helpful. Thank you very much

[@emilyoakball5721]

I got my aroma beads Wednesday and I’ve been letting them air out because they smell like Elmer’s glue to me. It still has the smell but it’s not as strong. With this affect my car freshies smell? I’ve been afraid to cure any beads because I didn’t want them to ruin the smell.

[@marciastalder6898]

Can you use essential oils for the fragrances?

[@kyleelemon615]

Another question, I have made a lot of car freshies and none have melted. My husbands just melted in his car for the first time. Any idea what I did wrong? Could it be that specific fragrance?

[@FarmhouseDesigns]

So there’s a freshie group on fb and this issue has come up from time to time and everyone has tried to find a common thread between the freshies that they have had melt, they have shared where the beads were bought, which fragrance was used, what area of the country they were in and the type or color that was used. The results came out very random and there is still no answer as to why some melt and others don’t. The only two things that came up more often were 1) the freshie was trapped between the windshield and a sunshade. 2) the freshie was black or another very dark color. But in our group we’ve seen just about all colors and shaped melt, it’s still a mystery as to why it happens sometimes. My best advice is to avoid dark colors in the summer and place the hole that you hang it from closer to the center of the design.

[@kyleelemon615]

@@FarmhouseDesigns thanks for the help! None of mine had never melted but my husbands was black, that’s probably the reason!

[@jyseniagarcia3913]

Hi! Just curious if the Diva oil worked. I use that on my laundry but haven’t tried on freshies.

[@FarmhouseDesigns]

Yes the Diva does work ☺️ I use the detergent too and also have their wax melts, I will say there is a slight difference between the oil and the true fragrance but my customers have never complained…..I’ve only found that scent at 2 or 3 places and I haven’t tested the others but there may be one that’s closer to the original scent.

[@cherylrayburn1716]

Have you found brands of oils, beads, etc, that you found to be better then others ?

[@FarmhouseDesigns]

I’ve ordered beads from 5 different places and they all seem to be about the same, I’ve never had any that I felt were a whole lot better or a whole lot worse from another…..I have heard a lot of bad things about beads from Amazon so just avoid those and you should be good 😊. For oils I would say the worst place I’ve order from was Aztec and the best oils I ordered have come from Buy It Ship It but I also like Lonestar Candle Supply and The Flaming Candle.

[@nikkiy4777]

@@FarmhouseDesigns do you just look at "aroma beads" to buy? and any fragrance oil from lone star?

[@tammyloftin9036]

Where do you get your little scooper

[@FarmhouseDesigns]

It came with my mica powder sample kit but I think I’ve seen tiny metal measuring spoons at Walmart before.

[@tschnall30152]

Has anyone come up with a way of "renewing" the sent in older freshies?

[@Pjbowhunter10]

Can you use a deep air fryer oven

[@ashleyboen8789]

I have a question and please please respond back😁 I bought 2 car freshies and both were leather. First one lasted me 4 weeks. I just got this one and I can't even smell it. Even when I put it up to my nose the old one still out beats the new one. So I'm wondering why it's like that. And I wanted to know how to fix it???

[@ashleyboen8789]

Btw. I bought from someone in my town I live in so don't worry lol

[@FarmhouseDesigns]

Are they both from the same person? Leather has been my biggest enemy, I actually haven’t made a leather scented freshie in over 9 months because I can’t find a strong, long lasting oil and I have tested about 6-7 different companies already. If they are from the same person they may have switched their oil…..otherwise I’m not sure why they would do that, unless you bought them months apart from each other and the first one lasted because the weather was cooler, the warmer the weather the stronger they will smell but they won’t last near as long.

[@ashleyboen8789]

@@FarmhouseDesigns thank you for replying! I honestly think may have switched oils, but I could be wrong. She's new to it and made my first one and I loved it so I decided to go back to her again. Right after the first one started to die out. So it was within 4 weeks between the 2. I live in el paso, so it's been pretty warm here for a bit

[@kellikirkman4754]

Can you bake different scents at one time?

[@FarmhouseDesigns]

Absolutely!

[@aaliyah0328]

Do uk when you have to start with taxes for making car freshies lol sorry im very new to this all

[@mindyseal2777]

How do you clean your jars to remove the scents ?

[@FarmhouseDesigns]

The jars themselves I either put them in the dishwasher or soak them in hot soapy water and wipe them down. I don’t think the lids should be put in the dishwasher. I still cannot figure out a way to get the scent out of the rubber seal on the lids, I’ve tried just about everything so now reuse lids with similar fragrances, as long as the old fragrance is similar to the new fragrance it will mask it. But leather for instance, use the same lids always....if you mix up a leather jar and you’ve used the lid with some other fragrance you will smell that other fragrance! Also Walmart sells just the lids by themselves so you can always have fresh ones on hand!

[@vivalav5199]

Can you tell me if I should add the mica powder along with the fragrance oil or wait til they’re cured??? HELP!

[@FarmhouseDesigns]

You can do it either way! I add it with the oil, if you add it after there is a chance the beads won’t stick to each other well but I see a lot of people adding it after so I don’t think it’s that big of a problem, I’ve never done it, just add small amounts at a time so you don’t accidentally add too much! A little goes a long way!

[@marysilva5411]

Love your videos, I just started also! What do you package them in? Thanks!!

[@FarmhouseDesigns]

I order these bags from Amazon www.amazon.com/Resealable-Ziplock-Aluminum-Packaging-Holographic/dp/B07ZYXP1V4

[@FarmhouseDesigns]

And thank you!!

[@simonaavalos]

Good tips .. thank you

[@crystalcc7]

Where are the fragrance oils for Tyler candle store?All I see are wax melts and laundry detergent. I love their scents!

[@FarmhouseDesigns]

@@crystalcc7 so I ordered to Tyler Candle scent from Lone Star Candle Supply.

[@kaylabarrett4453]

Are your freshies suppose to be hard or pretty bendy?

[@FarmhouseDesigns]

It depends on the beads you’re using and the temperature of the freshie. I have used beads that at room temperature were still pretty flexible and others that were really firm. Also, when they are in a hot car they become softer and more flexible again. Of course the thickness of the freshie will change how bendy it is…..the thinner it is the more it will bend and the thicker it is the more difficult it will be to bend.

[@countreegirl8029]

Where do you get your oils from?

[@FarmhouseDesigns]

I’ve bought my oils from a few different companies. My favorites are buyitshipit.com lonestarcandlesupply.com and theflamingcandle.com

[@quaycarter5090]

Does the smell stay in the oven

[@emilyhollingshed7760]

Can you use mens cologne?

[@CM-jk5tf]

10 minutes? I can't leave them in longer than 3 to 5 min. If I do that I can't remove the freshie.

[@FarmhouseDesigns]

I’m not quite sure what you’re referring to here, I’m assuming it’s time in the oven? If so, everyone’s oven is different and at the time that I filmed this all of the beads I was purchasing (no matter which company I bought them from) were all the same, lately within the last year aroma beads have been inconsistent due to supply chain issues. They range in different sizes and shapes now and it does affect cooking times so depending on what kind of beads you have you will have to adjust cooking times. You will also need less time if you’re not filling your cutter as high 🙂 Always stick with what works best for you!

[@wycwby3133]

You are absolutely beautiful!

[@kal__9278]

Do you have to have liability insurance to sell these?

[@kywilliams31]

Will you post the link of where to get the oil

[@FarmhouseDesigns]

I get my oil from several different places! Sometimes you have to shop around to find the fragrances you want. Wellington Fragrance Scentimental Gifts Lone Star Candle company These are popular but I’ve never ordered from them Stay Fresh With Peanut Buy It Ship It Aztec Candle Crimson Candle

[@MaccTvQCT]

Why did my freshies melt into liquid while in oven 😩

[@benjaminwilliams3568]

Great video. Thank you BTW I noticed the forward marching flag on your right shirt sleeve, were you military or is your husband currently serving? I'm retired Army myself ma'am.

[@FarmhouseDesigns]

My husband is former military ☺️ Thank you for your service! Also, the brand of the shirt I’m wearing is “Grunt Style” they offer a wide variety of military/patriotic themed shirts!

[@speerson1987]

Don't sell Grunt Style short! Those shirts are guaranteed for life!!!

[@johnpitman2033]

Can we use the fragrance oils from like Walmart, Hobby Lobby and Amazon?

[@FarmhouseDesigns]

Sorry for the delayed response, I’ve been recovering from covid and trying to catch up. Walmart does have oil that works but make sure it’s the 100% pure fragrance oil and not the warming oil. The oil in the candle making section at Hobby Lobby also works but is pricey compared to ordering from a candle company online. I’ve heard some of the oils on Amazon are good and others are not, Nature’s Garden is one that works.

[@joycerohrbach9443]

Can you use essential oils and if so, how much?

[@FarmhouseDesigns]

Yes you can use essential oils but I would definitely start out with using less than a candle fragrance oil as essential oils tend to be very strong. I’ve never used essential oils but if I were I would probably cut the recipe in half to start so 1 tbsp oil to one cup of beads. Once the beads are dry and they aren’t as strong as you like you can always add more oil to the jar.

[@evilxxfairy]

in my freshie group they all say not to use essential oils. they don't act well In the oven or something like that! stick to fragrance oils.

[@FarmhouseDesigns]

@@evilxxfairy thanks for the comment! That’s good to know! I’ve read on the candle companies that you can use them but I think the best information comes from real people that have tried it and freshie groups are so great for those kinds of tips!

[@jdeetx2604]

Do you sale the freshie? If so how can I order?

[@FarmhouseDesigns]

I have a fb page “Farmhouse 1205 Designs” and I have an Etsy shop www.Etsy.com/shop/farmhouse1205designs

[@michellemanjarrez6086]

Where do you get your oils

[@FarmhouseDesigns]

You can get the oil from any candle supply company! I’ve ordered from Lone Star Candle Supply, Wellington and Scentimental Gifts.....I’ve been pleased with all I’ve ordered. I’ve had to shop around with different suppliers because I haven’t found one yet that offers all of the scents I want.

[@lynnettawilliams8996]

Open them up let air get to them

[@heatherv3417]

Just fyi dulce de leche takes like a month 😩