{"id":19619,"date":"2020-07-31T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-31T07:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cosyowl.com\/blog\/?p=208"},"modified":"2025-01-14T11:33:29","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T11:33:29","slug":"making-a-reed-diffuser","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/guides\/making-a-reed-diffuser","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Your Own Reed Diffusers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Want to make your own <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/guides\/a-beginners-guide-to-making-reed-diffusers\">reed diffusers<\/a> at home, with a fragrance you love? We have a great <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/guides\/how-to-lavender-wax-melts\">tutorial<\/a> with Victoria who takes you through all the steps you need!<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/reed-diffusers\/reed-diffuser-base-oil\/?wmc-currency=EUR\">100ml Diffusol<\/a> &#8211; Augeo Base Oil<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/reed-diffusers\/porex-natural-reeds-for-diffusers-240mm-x-o-3mm\/?wmc-currency=EUR\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10 Pack of Natural Porex Reeds<\/a> (also available in <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/reed-diffusers\/black-reeds-for-diffusers-240mm-x-o-4mm\/?wmc-currency=EUR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">black<\/a>)<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/fragrance-oils\/all-fragrances\/?wmc-currency=EUR\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">50ml Fragrance of your choice<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/reed-diffusers\/glass-container-200ml-karen-diffuser-bottle\/?wmc-currency=EUR\">200ml Karen Diffuser Bottle<\/a> (other options available)<\/li>\r\n<li>Measuring jug<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/reed-diffusers\/metal-shelled-diffuser-cap-gloss-silver\/?wmc-currency=EUR\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wooden Diffuser Cap<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/reed-diffusers\/metal-shelled-diffuser-cap-gloss-silver\/?wmc-currency=EUR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">silver<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/reed-diffusers\/metal-shelled-diffuser-cap-gloss-gold\/?wmc-currency=EUR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">gold<\/a> available)<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/reed-diffusers\/diffuser-bottle-plug\/?wmc-currency=EUR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Diffuser Bottle Plug<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stage 1 &#8211; Measure out 150ml Augeo Base oil<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-803\" src=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/image-1024x570.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>With your measuring jug, measure out 150ml of the augeo base oil. Then use the whole fragrance bottle (50ml) to make up the perfect 200mls.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stage 2 &#8211; Pour in full 50ml of fragrance oil<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-804\" src=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/image-1-1024x570.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>For your reed diffuser base, you do really want a quarter of your <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-making-supplies\/fragrance-oils-for-candle-making\/premium-fragrance-oils\/cosy-owl-premium-1-million-type-fragrance-oil\">fragrance oil<\/a> and 3\/4 of your base oil.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stage 3 &#8211; Mix your oils together thoroughly<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-805\" src=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/image-2-1024x570.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Take one of your <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-making-supplies\/fragrance-oils-for-candle-making\/all-fragrances\/honey-fragrance-oil\">natural<\/a> reeds and stir the oils together, you want this mixture to combine nicely and ensure the fragrance smells all the way through the oil.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stage 4 &#8211; Pour mixture into container<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-806\" src=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/image-3-1024x570.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Remove the lid from your bottle, and pour your mixture straight into the bottle.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stage 5 &#8211; Stir your reeds into the oil mixture<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-807\" src=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/image-4-1024x574.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Grab all of your natural reeds, stir your reeds into the fragrance oil mixture and once you are happy, flip them upside down and put them into the <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/craft-supplies\/reed-diffuser-supplies\/reed-diffuser-bottles\/glass-container-200ml-karen-diffuser-bottle\">glass container<\/a>. This way your fragrance oil will now run down the reeds!<\/p>\r\n<p>You can now place your reed diffusers in your home to release a wonderful aroma.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>For any advice or to talk through your project with one of our advisors, please do not hesitate to <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/contact-us\">contact us<\/a> at The <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/\">Cosy Owl<\/a> on <strong>01376 560 348<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-808\" src=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/diffuser-2-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"808\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.cosyowl.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/diffuser-2-scaled.jpeg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.cosyowl.com\/guides\/?attachment_id=808\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<p>Follow us on social media and tag us in your creations. We love to see what you have been making!<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/thecosyowl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cosyowlcandles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.co.uk\/CosyOwlCandles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pinterest<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@cosyowl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TikTok\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCEUgdg8-X61JyRWs8Uxr4Dg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube &#8211; Find more tutorials and project inspiration\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want to make your own reed diffusers at home, with a fragrance you love? We have a great tutorial with Victoria who takes you through all the steps you need! Ingredients 100ml Diffusol &#8211; Augeo Base Oil 10 Pack of Natural Porex Reeds (also available in black) 50ml Fragrance of your choice 200ml Karen Diffuser [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":44791,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[677,685],"tags":[327,335],"class_list":["post-19619","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-reed-diffusers","category-christmas","tag-how-to","tag-reed-diffusers"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19619","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19619"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19619\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/44791"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19619"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19619"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19619"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}