Orange Spice Potpourri

1 lb orange peel, dime size
1/2 lb lemon peel, dime size
1 lb whole star anise
1 lb small cinnamon sticks, 1"
1 lb whole allspice
1 lb whole cloves
4 oz fixative orris root, cellulose fixative
1- 2 oz bottle with dropper of orange, cinnamon or Christmas oils

If making a small amount, use a jar. If making a larger amount, use something to mix it in that you don't mind having the aroma in forever. A plastic shoebox container works, and the unused supplies can also be stored in it.

Mix together all ingredients except th oil. After mixing, add the oil by dropping it onto the potpourri. Trying to get as much as possible of the oil on the fixative. Continue to mix as you drip the oil into the potpourri. Use 1/2 of the oil, Check the aroma by smelling 2 or 3 days later; you can always add more oil.

Let the potpourri sit for 2 to 3 weeks in a cool dark spot, stirring every few days. When finished, bag up, and label.