How to Make a Base Oil Diffuser

Oil diffusers scent the air in a more natural way than sprays

A base oil diffuser pulls fragrance and essential oils from a base up through bamboo reeds, which enables the scented oil to be released into the room. You can purchase a base oil diffuser from a home decorating store or specialty shop, but you may be limited in your choice of fragrances. One solution is to make your own base oil diffuser using your favorite fragrance or essential oils.

Things You'll Need

• Small glass vase
• 1/2-cup fragrance
• 1 teaspoon essential oil
• 10 to 15 thin bamboo reeds
• Towel

Instructions

1. Fill the bottom of a small vase halfway full of fragrance oil, any scent you prefer.

2. Add 1 teaspoon of essential oil into the fragrance oil, any scent you prefer. Mix the oils together thoroughly using a thin bamboo reed.

3. Insert 10 to 15 thin bamboo reeds into the vase, and allow them to sit for 5 minutes. This will allow the oils to soak into the bottom portion of the reeds.

4. Place a towel next to the vase, then lift the reeds out of the vase. The towel will prevent fragrance and essential oils from getting on anything outside the vase.

5. Turn the reeds over, inserting the unsaturated ends into the vase. This will scent the room with the oil, while soaking up the oil inside the vase.

Tips & Warnings

• You can purchase fragrance and essential oils from a soap-making supply shop or from a natural foods store.

• Thin bamboo reeds and small glass vases can be purchased from a home decorating store.

• Keep fragrance and essential oils away from sources of heat or open flames.

References

• WL Natural Health: How To Make a Reed Diffuser