How to Make Bamboo Reed Diffusers

Bamboo Reed Diffusers are essentially thin sticks of bamboo that are placed in a glass jar filled with aromatic oil. The scented oil is drawn up through the porous reed, where the aroma is released. Reed diffusers are quickly gaining in popularity over scented candles and other home aroma products. Not only are reed diffusers safe, inexpensive to make and long lasting, but the scent is constantly diffused as opposed to candles, which need to be lit any time you want the aroma. Although many retailers offer Reed Diffusers, it is just as satisfying and much less expensive to create your own.

Things You'll Need

• Glass Bottle
• Bamboo Reeds
• Essential oil (in the scent of your choice)
• Water
• Vodka (appx. 1 tablespoons)

Instructions

1. Measure the reeds against the top of the bottle. Cut them so they are all the same length and sit 3 to 4 inches higher than the bottle's edge.

2. Fill the bottle with water until it is roughly 2/3 full. Add 5 or 6 drops of the essential oil of your choice.

3. Add a tablespoon of vodka to the water mixture. This will act as an emulsifier for the oil and water. Mix well.

4. Place the reeds decoratively inside the bottle. Do not worry about saturating them at first as the oil will be drawn up the reed on its own.

5. Replace the reeds as needed when you notice the smell is beginning to lessen.

Tips & Warnings

• Reeds and essential oil can be found at most craft stores. In a pinch, you can trim and use the bamboo skewers found in the barbeque section of your local store, but they may not work as effectively.