How to Use Reed Oil Diffuser
Reed oil diffusers are often used in place of candles or potpourri, and they work just as well. Thin rattan reeds are inserted in aromatic essential or fragrance oils in jars or bottles. The reeds soak up the oil and emit fragrance into the room. The benefits of reed oil diffusers are that they offer less mess, no smoke and last a long time. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Glass bottles or jars
- Carrier oil, such as sweet almond oil
- Fragrance or essential oils
- Thin rattan reeds
Instructions
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Place a glass jar or bottle on a flat surface. Make sure the glass jar or bottle has a narrow neck opening. This will ensure that the rattan reeds inserted in the bottle will stay in position.
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Fill the bottle about halfway with a carrier oil, such as sweet almond oil. Add enough fragrance or essential oil to fill the bottle three fourths of the way. Cap the bottle and shake to mix the oils together.
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Insert about six to 10 thin rattan diffuser reeds into the bottle. Fan the reeds out so that they are not straight up and down in the bottle. Allow the diffuser oil to saturate the reeds to disperse the fragrance. Flip the reeds over if you notice that the scent has lessened. Replace the reeds and oils once all of the oil has evaporated.
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Tips & Warnings
Reed diffusers, essential oils and fragrance oils can be purchased at most craft supply stores or through online suppliers.
Avoid using the reed diffusers near an open flame. The contents of the diffuser can catch on fire.
References
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