How To Make Car Freshies / DIY Make Your Own Car Fresheners -Pt1 / Car Freshie Step by Step Tutorial
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- Want to learn how to make car freshies? Watch this easy DIY step by step tutorial on how I make a car freshener / air freshener / car candles (or as I like to call them, car freshies!) that lasts 6+ weeks!
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If you're interested in seeing how I decorate some car freshies, check out this video:
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All of the supplies I used to make these are listed below for your convenience!
SUPPLIES USED:
mason jars-
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aroma beads-
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cookie cutters-
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mica pigment powders-
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fragrance oils (ones used in this video)-
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packaging (holographic bags)-
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elastic cord-
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cookie sheet-
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roofing nails-
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pliers-
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puffy paint-
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**These have lots of other names that you can find more info on - Just try searching:
car freshies, car freshie, air fresheners, car charms, car candles, car candle, car smellies, car smelly, aromies, car scentsy, car freshener, car freshener
**This video contains affiliate links - When you purchase through some of the links above, I receive a tiny commission from your purchase. There is no additional cost to you. Please know that I never link anything I haven't used myself nor would I recommend a product I wouldn't use.
Do these melt in the car when it gets super hot like in a Texas summer heat? I'd hate to hang one and it leak everywhere. Thank you for the tutorial.
i'd be worried about the scent being left behind in the oven
I’ve aired out my aroma beads and they no longer have the vinegar smell and when I leave the beads in a mason jar with the oil and pigment powder, they will still not have fully absorb the oil. What am I doing wrong🥺
After almost a week!
Will def do dis w/ my grandmaaaa ♥️
DO u make a lot of money doing these because I'm thinking about doing these and candles for my FFA SAE
Thanks so much for doing this! I had purchased one and I absolutely loved it and wondered how to make myself! You did such a great job at explaining simply how to do this! Now I’m so motivated and with Christmas coming, I’m making for the whole family! Thanks again!
Yay! So glad my video helped you! Thanks for the support!
I love how you explained everything in this video! Very helpful!
Thanks so much! Glad to help!
Love the video!! Thank you for all the information! You are very talented!
After you make the freshie completely and put it in the bags, how long does it last in the bag? Do they need to be used pretty quickly?
Aw, thanks so much for the support! Mine can last about a month or so in the bags, if you keep them in a cool dry place they can last longer. I've heard you can freeze them but I haven't tried that, mine sell before one month is up so I'm not 100%. I think it also depends on how strong the scent is that you're using.
I just said how much it’s become expensive when it comes to buying car fresheners. Finding this video is exciting. I can’t wait to try it out. Thank you for making this video. Very well explained!
You're so welcome! They're so fun to make! Good luck 👍
I loved this video!! Lucky enough to click on this one first. Amazing tutorial. What brand of scents do you use or where do you order them? And how much you do typically sale freshies for if you don’t mind me asking?
Thank you so much for the tutorial!! I have always wanted to know how to do this! You made it so look so easy. Can I ask how many can you make per lb. bag?
in another video someone made they had same size bag and they sad 16+
That usually depends on the size of the cookie cutters, she said she does use some smaller ones and some large ones.
Part 2 on how to decorate car freshies is now posted! Let me know what y'all think!
I am in Florida and have them in the ac in the house and it has been 3 days and not even close to being anything but wet. I measured exactly any tips???? I really need these done and its not even close to being absorbed?
It could be the beads you are using and how much you have in the jars. I've noticed if I have my jars almost full, they take longer to absorbs the oil. When that's the case for me and I'm on a crunch, I take an empty jar and split the beads in half (pouring the other half in the empty jar). Then add some more plain beads (1/4 - 1/3 cup) to each jar to help absorb the oil.
@@CreativelyErica i only have the jars with 6oz in them and i used 3 tsp of fragrance oil. I moved them into the hall last night by the a/c to see if it would help in a colder area of the house but like i said 4 days and no change. It has been so humid out and raining daily. Like you said Florida is harder.
I’m having trouble with them keeping the smell
Oh great. New hobby unlocked. Thank you! ❤️
Thank you so much for sharing this video. Have been wanting to make these for a while. I was able to teach my daughter to make these as well. Would love more videos of how to decorate other shapes.
Hello! I love your videos so much! Thank you so much for sharing. I am completely new to making crafts and have a few questions if you don’t mind.
1. How long will a freshie last, scent wise in the bags?
2. Does it matter if it’s the top or bottom rack in the oven?
3. Would cooking time change if I use a silicone mold?
Thank you so much!
Where do you find you oils? If you don’t mind sharing the brand you use. Thankies!!
I order all of mine online from Amazon & Bulk Apothecary mostly. Check out my video description for the links.
Oh & Candle Science is the other I order from a lot.
i need help! i have been trying to make freshies and i am at the point to were i use so much essential oil and my freshies dont smell like anything! anyone know what im doing wrong?
I would try using fragrance oil instead of essential oils.
HELP! I have tried two different oils from Amazon but not the one you have used. I can smell them up close but not scenting my car???
you can find really good ones on eternalessenceoils.com :)
I’m really surprised the oven doesn’t heat all of the fragrance out of them…now I know what to do with all these silicone mold and cookie cutters I have other than my resin 😂
So, if you don’t use all the beads are they good to sit for weeks or will they not be good after a certain time?
Eventually they will lose their scent but that will be awhile if you store them in airtight jars in a cooler place. They can last about 2 months at most I'd say.
Use a funnel to pour your beads into , to fill the molds up
Easier than using a spoon
What a great idea!! Thank you!
Rather than melt, I think I'll just scent the beads in a jar then put them in the little mesh bags to hang then I can just put them back in the jar and add more oil. But, I did not know these beads existed so I would not have known without you. Thank you for that 😀
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Just came across this, very informative! I've been wanting to make these for a while now! 😁
Thanks! They're so much fun!
Are these oils good quality? Does the fragrance last a while?
Tried it and it worked, all except for 2 that got stuck.... can the cookie cutters be sprayed with something so it won’t stick....Great tutorial, it made it seem like I was in the kitchen with you...😊
Yes, I now spray a little cookie spray on my cookie cutters and it has made all the difference! Thanks for watching!
Hi Erica! I wanted to make a car freshie for me, put the beads out this afternoon and now it is evening and my beads are dried completely. Texas heat will do that, lol.
Hi! I am a new follower and am loving your tutorials! I have made a few to give away as gifts right away, but can you tell me about how long the freshies should last in the sealed bag? I am making a bunch up for stocking stuffers and don't want to make them too soon. Thank you!!
This is amazing I love your channel! I made my first Freshies about a year ago and knew I was missing one of my cents and I have finally found it! But the beads are a bit dry, they smell good but are kind of dry. I don’t have any more of that sent oil is it any other way I can bring the moisture back to them I guess?
Thank you!! 😊 Unfortunately I don't think so. I could be wrong but have never tried. From my understanding, aroma beads are recycled poly plastic pellets so they can only absorb about 30% of their weight. So I think once they've absorbed whatever they can they can't soak up anything else, meaning they'll just stay wet. If it were me, I'd just bake em and see. It may just be a weak freshie or fade faster. But if you can still smell the beads, your freshie should still have a scent.
Do these leave your oven smelly at all? After you've baked them? Thanks xxx
Could I grease the edges of the cookie cutter so it doesent stick
Yes, definitely recommend doing so! I regularly use nonstick cooking spray on mine now 😊
Awesome can u out glitter in them or will the glitter burn
You can totally put glitter in them. I sprinkle a tiny bit on top before the oven and a little more right when I take them out.
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I Love Them 💘 BTW New Subbie Here
Thank's for Sharing...
Thanks so much!!
Can I use a mold instead of a cookie cutter?
Absolutely, I mainly use silicone molds now (I just launched some on my website actually)
Exactly what i was looking for. Thanks!
Anytime girl!
I forgot to add my coloring to jar. It hasnt been 24 hours. Can i still add coloring without any issues?
Absolutely, I've done this several times with no issues
@@CreativelyErica I just did a batch for the first time this morning. I notice it was smoking in the kitchen for them. I was baking them at 350 for 8 minutes. Do you think the oven is too hot or is it the oil?
You are such a wonderful artist and teacher!! Wish you were closer so I could take a in-person class. I have watched just every video you out on freshies. Keep the good work coming.
This is my first time ever seeing or even hearing a tutorial about these!!! Absolutely loved them and subscribed.
Thank you so much! 😘
brilliant! Where do you sell them?
Mainly on my website, but also craft fairs, & in a local shop.
You’re awesome! You’ve helped me so much! I have a question. My beads have been in the scent and powder color for 2 weeks now and still are not absorbed. I had one that worked in a few days so I’m not sure what I did wrong on the other 3
Aw thanks! Try watching this video, I kinda go over what I would that in that situation:
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Great video. What is mica powder
Mica pigment powder is what I use to color my freshies. It's similar to eyeshadow.
You’re so pretty! Thank you so much for this tutorial I keep wanting to make these and I think I can do this.
Aw thank you 😘 Do it girl!!! You got this! ❤
My family has a Christmas tree farm, and I’m making some of these to sell there! Thank you so much!
I am not sure if my aroma beads are ready or not, it’s been about 3-4 days and they aren’t sticking. But Do the freshies even though done have a different texture than originally without the oils?
Have a question(well a few)
Does putting into ur oven damage or make the oven smell like the fragrance or give off toxic smells etc?
2. I have fragrance oils from candle making can u uses those?
3. Have micas from doing resin can u use those?
TIA
So crafty!! Will definitely have to try to make these!
If you buy pre scented beads, can you still add mica powder to them? Even though they are dry?
I Love this video! Thank you! It’s So informative and you basically covered Everything! Thank you! ❤
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What if I baked mine at 350 for 10 mins and then let it cook for 15 and it fell apart, then I followed up with putting it back in at 300 for 15 mins and it still was not completely bonded together? What am I doing wrong? Could it have anything to do with me using essential oils instead of fragrance oils?
The removal was so satisfying
I'm new at this and was just wondering what brand beads and oils do you use
Thanks so much for a good clear video and thorough directions !!!
how long and what temp do they go in the oven !!
300 for 10-15 minutes
Having a hard time removing them from the mold help ,what can I do to remove it
Néw subscriber here 😊. I make candles and soaps . For the car freshies do you have to use a specific type of fragrance or just an oil based one? Thanks 😊
Yay! Thanks! I've only used fragrance oils, so I couldn't really tell you how anything else works.
I can seem to pop out my car freshies from the mold am I doing something wrong
Approximately how many freshies can I get from a 1lb bag?
Fellow Knoxville girly here!!! Where do you buy your fragrance oil?
1 tablespoon per 4 ounces? I do an ounce per 4 ounces. Am I doing too much?
Thank you so much for sharing how to make . I would like to make some for gifts family & friends & co workers , teachers
I appreciate you 😁👍
Love the video.
You're so welcome! Thanks for watching! 🥰
Prob a stupid question, but... I see you bake them.. I have a gas stove. Does that matter? Not trying to start a fire 😆
When you make a freshie with different colors, is it the same scent in different colors or do you mix the scents?
Same scent just different colors 🙂
Is it ok to bake these in your oven that you cook food in? I want to do these with my FACS class. Does it make the oven smell like essential oils?
Do you use a convection oven?
Yes
Question: how many fresheners can u make from 3 pounds of beads? Do u sell these if so how much for?
I got one of these yesterday from a Christmas market and the smell just isn't there😔 very disappointing. Thank you for sharing, now I can just make my own. Is there a way I can add smells to the one I have already?
Aw no, some people use weaker fragrances or if they use essential oils, they just don't last. Unfortunately, you can't add fragrance to already baked freshies
Newbie here. Do you have to label your jars with the scent last, or can you just wash the smell out. I guess, asking do the smells stay in the empty jar, or can you just add another fragrance to the same jar? Thanks
I label mine so that I keep using the same scents in the same jars/containers. The scents do linger in the jars- if I'm washing mine, I soak them in vinegar then wash in the dishwasher.
Help please! I am having trouble with the Breakline Hollister fragrance oil taking too long to absorb or not absorbing completely leaving the aroma bead moist and never getting to the dry stage. When I have added more beads it seams the scent is weak and when baked the freshie smells ok while in the bag but absolutely no scent when hung in the car. Has anyone else had this issue? What am I doing wrong? I will take any advise please.
And I absolutely love your tutorials!
Try putting your beads in a larger container so there's more air to help them cure. That's really the only thing I can recommend. & thanks so much for watching!
What kinda nails are them I tried to hear it Correctly but I didn’t. Wanna get some to make them. Thanks
Im having problem with getting out of mold it was terriable do you have some advice
How many jars of the same scent do you have? Curious to know if you use the same scents when you use two different colors.
I have two full shelving units of different colored/scented beads 😅 yes, whenever I make a multi colored freshie, they are the same scent, just pigmented different colors. However, I have mixed different scents before and they came out amazing. For example, one time I mixed some mint scented beads with some eucalyptus scented beads and it smelt soo good. You just have to be careful when you do that because it's really easy for it to be overpowering, ya know?
I want to learn how to make these thank you for you short video can I get the name of all items I will need
Can you use a silicone mold? Would it be easier to get them out that way?
I was thinking the very same thing. I can’t imagine why it wouldn’t work.
So fragrances are not flammable I won't burn my house down. I have never made them before.
Nope, they're good 👍
I’m gonna start making these! Do you look up molds or just cookie cutters?
Well first I have to shamelessly recommend my car freshie starter kits on creativelyerica.com
But I also link all the supplies in the video descriptions for ya 🥰
My freshers tuned out rubbery, couldn't take them out of thr templates
Just wondering what size cookie cutters were used and if you could name a few because I was not able to find all of them
310°? Holy flashpoint warnings...
Do you have to wait until the aroma beads do not have a smell to them before you begin. Mine smell like glue.
Yes, you have to air them out until the smell is gone.
Very detailed video. I love it.
This was a well thought out video and I loved every minute of it. Thankyou so much for sharing!
Idk if anyone noticed that those roofing nails were flat on one side...
Loved your video. With the heat, does the puffy paint melt at all when you use in the car. I live in Texas so it gets pretty hot. Can you give me the names of the fragrance so I can look it up on Amazon. Also the name of the elastic.
Thanks so much! No the heat does not melt the puffy paint. I started making these in Florida where it is very hot as well and never had any issues.
If ordering the fragrance oil on Amazon, look up Nature's Oil. They have some AMAZING scents. But I typically order mine from candlescience.com
As for the elastic string, here's the link: www.amazon.com/dp/B07XG3S6RT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Dj1aFb37FZ5WZ
@@CreativelyErica Thanks so much. I'm just starting out. I actually opened up one of my Bath and Body Works wall warmers but I guess it was too oily because it never dried up or maybe I didn't put enough beads.
@@michellenambo1392 Anytime girl! Hey ya never know unless you try right? I'm sure it was too oily. The frangrance oils are oily also but have more of a water consistency.
UPDATE: I've listed all the links to the supplies in the description for ya!
how many freshies does the 5lb bag make??
How much do you charge for a freshie That size? It’s Huge compared to some I see
Loved this Tutorial! What is the name that you mentioned? Something Hollister. Can you post a picture of the bottle. Please & Thank You!!!
I couldn't get mine out of the cookie cutters, any tips?
Question can u maybe tell me where i went wrong i put in oven like was told but can out no hard and stuck to cookie cutter and sheet im so confused on what i did wrong
Help!! My freshie won’t come out of my cookie cutter! How do I get it out? What did I do wrong??
Having the same problem. Is there a solution to this?
Toinetta Sisk having the same problem as well. I’m still trying to get mine out 😭
How do you typically ship these out? Do you put them in an envelope or box?
A bubble mailer just to be safe.
Hey! Can you tell me the exact fragrance on the oil please? When I click on the link it just takes me to the store & not an exact scent...I don’t know which ones to choose! I didn’t see on that said break line or hollister? Help please! Thanks friend!
It used to be linked to that exact scent but I think they stopped selling it because I haven't been able to find it since then. But honestly, that brand is amazing. I don't think I've tried a scent that I don't like lol. But I also take polls on what my customers want on Instagram/Tiktok.
Oky good work, send me the ingredients names, you are using please, can try it at this point
Thanks! The whole supply list with links is listed in my description for ya
So you do the same scent in more than one color ? Sorry. I'm new and don't want to mess up
Tried your suggestion and it worked just great... will be looking into the pigment powders since I have used the liquid candle dyes...what color are you using in your current video... it looks amazing.... thanks for the pointers
if i make extra ahead of time and store them in a shaded area like a cabinet will it keep its shape and scent ?
why do you need to bake it? is this just if you are doing freshies with shapes?
Just watched your video!! Love!
Question, is it better to use a glass jar to store the beads or does it matter?
Thank you 🥰 If you're baking your beads immediately after they're cured, then it doesn't really matter. Only when you'll be storing scented beads for an extended period of time would I recommend only glass jars. I prefer glass jars because I find that when I've used plastic containers (that aren't air tight), I can smell the beads through the container so I just feel like the scent doesn't last AS long as when they're stored in glass jars. But I do use some plastic containers if I can't smell the beads through it- when I need to because my glass jars are always being used for other scented beads. In a pinch, I'll use like food storage containers because they're typically air tight.
I have a gas oven, will it work making freshies?
Amazing tutorial! I am going to attempt this! Can I ask what the stretchy cord is called? And how long do you cut them?
Thanks! I literally type in stretchy cord in on Amazon (the link is in my description). I usually cut 1 foot.
@@CreativelyErica thank you! I just need mason jars with the measurements on the side. For some reason your link takes me to one that doesn’t have them.
After there done, do you wait to put them in the bags? Or you put them right way?
Once they are completely cooled, I put them in the bags.
Awesome video motivated me to get started on my freshie journey to add to my small decal business thank you!!
YASSS! Love to hear that!!