Fragrant bath salts in a clear glass jar look exquisite when displayed on a shelf or on the edge of the bath, and they add color, texture, and appeal to ordinary bathroom décor. Who says you have to spend a small fortune on fragrant colored bath salts? Instead of going to a specialty bath shop or shopping online for overpriced fragrant bath salts, consider making your own. It’s really very easy to create fragrant homemade bath salts, and you can make them to give as gifts to very special friends and loved ones.
Bath Jewels in a Jar
To make bath jewels in a jar you’ll need a decorative clear glass jar. If you want to save money, a quilted jelly jar is a good choice for this project. Alternately, you can look for clear decorative jars in craft stores. They are available in many different shapes and sizes, and they come in all price ranges. You’ll also need two cups of rock salt sold for use in water softeners. Rock salt for softeners is naturally dirty, so be sure to choose chunks that appear clean and white or clear in appearance. In addition, you’ll need satin ribbon or paper twist to tie around the neck of the jar, about 20 drops of food coloring, and approximately 10 drops of essential oil in a scent of your choice.
Combine the salt with the food coloring and essential oil. Toss it well to completely coat the salt, and add more essential oil and food coloring if the color and fragrance aren’t as intense as you’d like. Place the colored bath salts in the jar, and seal the lid. Complete the project by tying a satin ribbon or paper twist around the neck of the jar.
If you plan to give the homemade bath salts as a gift, be sure to add a small tag that includes instructions for using them. Several chucks of salt added to warm running water is all that is required for a soothing, fragrant, luxurious bath. Those who receive this homemade gift will appreciate the sentiment as well as the luxury and aroma. You’ll definitely want to make a jar for yourself as well.
Additional Ideas
How about making a jar containing a rainbow of homemade colored bath salts rather than a jar containing one single color? A decorative jar filled with homemade bath salts of several different colors looks amazing. Either layer the colors separately to create bands of color, or combine them to create a mixture of colored gem-like salts. Either way you arrange them, a rainbow of homemade colored bath salts is sure to impress.
Instead of simply tying a satin ribbon or paper twist around the neck of the jar, consider embellishing the jar by gluing on small faux gems or decorative beads. Use your imagination and creativity to create a unique jar of homemade bath salts that will make those sold in stores look far less impressive and basic in comparison.
