How to Make Reed Diffuser Oils at Home
Reed diffuser oils are a combination of fragrance oils and a medium that allows the reeds to absorb the oil. You can use fragrance-grade dipropylene glycol or reed diffuser oil base -- both available at perfume supply stores. For the best results, you should use synthetic fragrance oils, also available at perfume supply stores, which are cheaper and have a stronger aroma than essential oils. You can use individual fragrances or fragrance blends.
Things You'll Need
- Funnel
- 6 oz. bottle with cap
- 1 oz. synthetic fragrance oil
- 3 oz. fragrance grade dipropylene glycol or reed diffuser oil base
- Reed
- ¼ oz. perfumer's alcohol
Instructions
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Put the funnel in the 6 oz. bottle. The funnel will keep you from spilling your ingredients.
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Pour the fragrance oil into the bottle. Add the fragrance-grade dipropylene glycol or reed diffuser oil base.
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Cap the bottle. Roll the bottle several times between your palms for 30 seconds to blend the fragrance.
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Stick the reed into the bottle and lift it. If the oil coats the reed but doesn't drip, mix the perfumer's alcohol into the oil blend.
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Cap the bottle and roll it between your palms for 30 seconds.
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Tips & Warnings
For larger quantities, always mix the fragrance and the base in a 1 to 3 ratio -- 1 part fragrance to 3 parts base.
