These
simple diffusers are very easy and inexpensive to make, but they work
well to diffuse the scent of your desired essential oil throughout a
small room! These also make great gifts, and are a fantastic way to
introduce others to the many benefits of using essential oils!
Materials Needed:
- 15 ml Glass Vial: Used to hold the oils and as the container for the diffuser.
- Aroma Testing Strips: Used to diffuse your essential oils. You will need 20 strips for this diffuser.
- Essential Oils: Choose
your favorite essential oil or blend to give your essential oil
diffuser its own unique aroma. You will need about 5-10 ml for this
diffuser.
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Jojoba or Fractionated Coconut Oil (Optional):
These oils can be used to slow the rate of diffusion from your diffuser
if desired. About 1/2 teaspoon to 1 teaspoon is sufficient.
Instructions:
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Fill the 15 ml vial with 5-10 ml of your desired essential oil or blend.
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If desired, mix 1/2 teaspoon to 1 teaspoon of jojoba or fractionated coconut oil with the essential oils in the vial.
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Take each of the 20 Aroma Testing Strips and cut the top of the
strip off just below the second red line (so the remaining part of the
strip is now all white).
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Stack the 20 Aroma Testing Strips on top of each other. Place the
bottom of the stack into the 15 ml vial. If the vial is fairly full of
oil, you will need to place the stack in slowly, giving the Aroma
Testing Strips time to absorb enough oil so the Aroma Testing Strips
are able to fit into the vial without over-flowing the oils.
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Once the Aroma Testing Strips are all the way to the bottom of the
15 ml vial, fan the top of the Aroma Testing Strips so the top of each
strip is slightly apart from each of the adjoining strips.
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Place your assembled diffuser in your desired location (you may
wish to choose a location where it is less likely that the diffuser may
accidentally get knocked over and spill). After about an hour, the oil
will saturate the Aroma Testing Strips and will diffuse into the
surrounding room. Refill the oil in the diffuser as desired.
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