Saturday, November 8, 2014

How To Make Cinnamon Toothpicks The Easy Way

By Christa Jarvis


If you try to backtrack a little and recall some of your elementary years, you will most likely remember one time when you had a great time making flavored toothpicks. Some kids do it just for fun. Others do it for a school project or assignment.

The popularity of making it has spread not only throughout the continental U. S. Areas outside the country has known cinnamon toothpicks for quite a while now. The secret is not only because it is easy and can be a good past time for people of all ages. It has its hygienic benefits like providing you fresh breath which is favorable for many.

So if you want deviate from the typical one we use nowadays, then this type is highly recommended. In order to proceed with the process of making a set, you will need several things in hand. You will need to secure clean, round toothpicks, a vial or glass jar with tight covering, cinnamon or mint oil, and clean plate.

After gathering all the materials, proceed by pouring two ounces of the oil in the clean empty jar. Gather the toothpicks and put them inside right after. Then, cover the jar. You have to be very keen in covering the jar. It has to be real tight, preventing any spillovers to happen.

Be mindful of the covering that you use in your jar. It has to be tight enough to prevent the oil from leaking out of the container. Once secured, store it overnight at someplace not directly exposed to sunlight or too much cold. The point of storing it this long is to be certain that the oil has seeped through the toothpicks carefully.

The thing that we want to accomplish here is to have the full scent and cooling effect of the spice be present on the wooden materials. One to two hours of soaking will not do enough. Storing it overnight will ensure that every part of it is covered.

After this, you may already get the toothpicks out of the container. Get a clean plate and spread the materials apart. You may use other alternatives than plate such as a clean cutting board. One thing you need to keep in mind is not to expose the set in direct sunlight. While it can potentially speed up the drying process, it is generally not recommended. Allow the materials to dry on its own pace at a neutral room temperature.

It may take several minutes sometimes few hours before all the sticks dry but the wait will definitely be worth it. After drying, you are already good to go. Just pick one and try using it. Store the rest at a clean jar with appropriate covering in order to retain their scent. Once again, do not place the container somewhere in direct heat. The best choice would be somewhere inside your living room. Just make sure you place it somewhere out of heavy traffic.

Making one set for yourself is not only fun and easy. It is also a way to contribute to living a healthy lifestyle. Kids may have found the process merely as a sort of entertainment but for adults who know better, making it is both a worthwhile and purposive process. If you have some time to spare, then go ahead and try having a set for you and your family. You are entitled of its cooling benefits. Be sure to try it.




About the Author:



0 comments :

Dí lo que piensas...

 
twitter facebook google plus linkedin rss feed email