Stick in 5 8 reed diffuser sticks.
Diy diffuser sticks.
You can also cut off the pointed ends of bamboo skewers if you have extras on hand.
As i ve already said a diy reed diffuser can make the perfect gift without breaking the bank.
Unfinished balsa wood or uncoated chopsticks for example are things you might already have on hand.
Just assemble all your ingredients and equipment but with the addition of a glass bottle.
Any narrow opening container made of an essential oil safe material can be turned into a reed diffuser.
Flip the reeds or skewers after one hour or when half saturated.
How to make your own room diffuser add 1 4 cup of baby oil or any other unscented or lightly scented oil such as almond mineral safflower or jojoba oil into to a small bowl.
Diy reed diffuser oil refill recipe.
This diy reed diffuser is a great natural air freshener for your home and it s a lot cheaper than store bought.
Enjoy the aroma you will occasionally need to flip the reeds to freshen the smell.
Freshen your home naturally.
To make my homemade diffuser more decorative i used chair caning supplies.
Look around your home you probably already have something that will work.
Aromatherapy diffuser home decor reed sticks bundle 3 pack glass diffuser bottles for room decor bathroom set kitchen decor carrier oil sweet almond 16 ounces diy scent oil diffuser tips drop the reed sticks into the jar and spread them out put the reed sticks into your homemade reed diffuser and spread them out.
There are just two problems.
Let the diffuser sticks soak up the oil for one hour then flip them over so the oil saturated end is sticking up.
Diffuser reeds are relatively easy to come by and inexpensive but other materials in your home might work well at doing the same task.
Glass ceramic earthenware wood or stainless steel all work great.
Reed oil diffusers otherwise known as stick diffusers look chic and make your home smell great.
Once i ve made the reed diffuser oil i use the glass bottle to store the oil as part of a set that includes the reeds and container as well.
You will need to replace the reed diffuser oil every 1 2 months if the scent fades or the oil evaporates.
You can find reed diffuser sticks online pretty inexpensively but if you have bamboo skewers in the kitchen or craft room just trim off the pointy ends before use.
If you want to learn how to make a reed diffuser oil refill at home from scratch to fill your home with that perfect scent for a fraction of the store bought cost.