{"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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With your measuring jug, measure out <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/craft-supplies\/body-care-supplies\/containers-for-body-care-products\/blue-patterned-candle-tin-150ml-pack-of-24\">150ml<\/a> 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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take one of your natural 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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 glass container. 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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For any advice or to talk through your project with one of our advisors, please do not hesitate to contact us at The Cosy Owl 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":[],"permalink_manager":null,"_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}]}}