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DIY Essential Oil Reed Diffuser

Infuse your home with Therapeutic Essential Oils, to create a soothing atmosphere. 
Keyword DIY, DIY Reed Diffuser, Essential Oils, How to make a reed diffuser, make your own
Magical Alchemy by :A N G E L I N A R I K A

S U P P L I E S

  • 1 Stainless Steel Funnel Small funnel of your choice
  • 1 Decorative Glass Bottle Small jar with small opening.
  • 8-10 Diffuser Reeds Rattan Reed Sticks
  • 1/4 cup A Light Carrier Oil Light Carrier Oil (ex: sweet Almond Oil, Fractionated Coconut Oil, Sunflower oil)
  • 1-2 tbsp Witch Hazel The alcohol helps the carrier oil travel up the reeds. Vodka can also be substituted for a stronger scent
  • 30-40 drops Your Favorite Essential Oil Blend options: frankincense, lavender, cedarwood, etc

I N S T R U C T I O N S

  • 1. Using your funnel, pour the Carrier Oil into your Glass Bottle.
    2. Add the Witch Hazel.
    3. Infuse your Favorite Essential Oil Blend. 
    4. Swirl it around ever so gently to blend your creation.
    5. Add the Diffuser Reeds. Fan them out in a circle.
    6. Let soak for 1 hour. Then flip the diffuser reed sticks upside down to fully saturate the scent. Patiently wait a few days before the aroma fills the room.

N O T E S

+ Flip the reed sticks every few days to 1 week to refresh the botanical scent. Add more Essential Oils and swirl when the scent has diminished.
+  Change the reeds 1x/month or when you notice them getting darker (saturated) in color. Clean out the glass bottle and re-create this recipe.
+  Essential Oils Reed Diffusers release a very delicate scent (unlike the strong "artificially" scented reeds). If you notice the scent is too subtle for your liking, you are welcome to adjust the amount of Essential Oils you use or add a higher strength alcohol to the blend.