How to Make Bubblegum Aroma Stones That Keep Your Home Smelling Sweet

This DIY tutorial turns everyday ingredients into adorable, scented aroma stones that freshen any space without the need for sprays or candles. The creator behind this project keeps things simple and beginner-friendly, showing how to mix baking soda and cornstarch into a soft dough that transforms into pastel-pink, bubblegum-scented air fresheners.

About the Creator
Known for aesthetic, step-by-step DIYs, this creator brings fun and functionality together. Her approachable teaching style makes even first-time makers feel confident. Her videos often focus on simple recipes that add charm to daily life — from home fragrance to practical crafts.

This easy DIY shows you how to mix baking soda and cornstarch into adorable pink aroma stones that smell like bubblegum. Make them once, enjoy the scent for weeks.

What You’ll Need
Grab these supplies to follow along at home:

Shopping List:

• Baking Soda – the deodorizing base
• Cornstarch – for structure and smooth texture
• Bubblegum Fragrance Oil – or swap with your favorite scent
• Pink Mica Powder – for shimmer and color
• Silicone Ice Cube Mold – to shape your stones
• Isopropyl Alcohol Spray Bottle – helps them dry faster
• Digital Kitchen Scale – for accurate measurements
• Mixing Bowls – to combine ingredients
• Measuring Spoons – for fragrance and color additives
• Storage Jars or Tins – to store finished aroma stones

How to Make the Aroma Stones
Measure 50g of baking soda and 30g of cornstarch, then combine. Heat 15g of distilled water until warm — not boiling — and pour in 5g of fragrance oil. Mix in a few drops of pink colorant and mica shimmer until you hit your desired shade. Add the liquid to the dry mix, stirring and kneading until you get a soft, crumbly texture. Press the mixture into a silicone mold, spritz with alcohol, and let it dry overnight. Once set, pop them out and place them wherever you want a subtle, sweet scent.

Perfect for small spaces like bathrooms, closets, or entryways, these handmade aroma stones are an easy, affordable way to make your home smell amazing — and they look beautiful too.

How to Use Your Aroma Stones
Place your finished aroma stones in small spaces where you want a gentle fragrance — bathrooms, closets, drawers, cars, gym bags, or even inside gift boxes. They’re great for refreshing linen cabinets or as part of a homemade gift set.

Troubleshooting & Tips
If your mixture feels too dry, add a few drops of water at a time until it comes together like soft dough. If it’s too wet or sticky, sprinkle in more baking soda. Let the stones dry fully before using for the longest-lasting scent.

Customization Ideas
Experiment with scent blends like lavender + vanilla for a spa vibe or lemon + mint for a clean, energizing scent. Use colored mica powders to match the season or your home décor — pink for Valentine’s, green for spring, gold for holidays.