Prepare Enfleurage Base
1 hourSpread thin layer of odorless fat or modern silicone medium on glass chassis frames.
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Spread thin layer of odorless fat or modern silicone medium on glass chassis frames.
Press fresh petals into fat layer, replacing flowers every 24–48 hours until saturated.
Remove spent flowers and scrape scented fat (pomade) for alcohol washing or direct use.
Dissolve pomade in ethanol, chill to separate fat, and filter to obtain floral absolute.
Enfleurage is one of the oldest extraction methods — largely replaced by solvent extraction industrially.
Wilted petals introduce off odors and bacterial growth in fat.
Direct flower contact may trigger pollen allergies — ventilate workspace.
Silicone sheets reduce rancidity risk compared to traditional lard.