This tutorial to make a diffuser necklace is a great way to enjoy the benefits of aromatherapy everywhere you go.
More Essential Oil Projects:
DIY Clay Diffuser, DIY Roll-on Perfume, and Shower Steamers
If you're into essential oils then I think you are going to love this easy project. It's a simple tutorial for making an essential oil diffuser necklace with air dry clay and a few other materials.
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Supplies
Air Dry Clay in White or Terracotta
Rubber Stamps or letter stamps
Cording, twine, ribbon or chains for the necklace
Start by rolling out your clay. I made mine about 1/4 inch in thickness, but you could make it thinner or thicker if you want.
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Find something to cut out your shapes. Here I used a cap from a travel sized hairspray can. Cookie cutters and glasses would work great too.
Next, make a hole to thread the diffuser on to the necklace. I used the end of a paintbrush. Anything handy and round would work. A straw, nail, or knitting needle, would make a good hole. Just remember to make it big enough to thread whatever you want to use as the necklace. You can also smooth any rough edges with water at this point.
Update: I reader kindly emailed a suggestion to me. If you make the hole a little larger (or use a thinner cord), you can fold the necklace in half and pass the loop end through the hole. Then thread the ends through the loop to secure the cord onto the diffuser. This will allow it to lie flat on your body. Great idea, huh?
Next add some character with rubber stamps, metal lettering stamps
or anything lying around that you can press into the clay to make a pattern.
Let the diffusers dry overnight, and then thread them onto your cording or chain.
The final step is adding the essential oil or blend of your choice. One to two drops will do the trick. Allow the essential oil to soak into the diffuser before you allow it to touch any fine garments.
DIY Essential Oil Diffuser Necklace
A final note: This type of clay, though very easy to work with and inexpensive, will break down in water. If you want a more durable clay try polymer clay
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Another great gift idea?
Patricia
I believe they can also be made with cold porcelain, will give it a try
Patti Estep
I haven't tried cold porcelain but appreciate you sharing this idea here. Let me know how it works out.
Julie Briones
Such a wonderful idea! And I bet children would really love to do this, and give it as gifts to moms for Mother's Day! Gladly pinning!
Patti Estep
Thanks Julie. I agree this is definitely something you could do with kids and their mom's would love it.
Pam Jaworski
Would a salt dough recipe be an alternative to the clay material?
Patti Estep
I haven't tried using salt dough with essential oils but I definitely think it might be worth a try. It's easy enough to make and costs next to nothing so all you have to lose is a bit of your time. Let me know how it turns out if you try it.
Carole West
This is so neat - I have a friend that would have fun making these with her Grand- daughter. Patti you are so creative! Bundle this all up in a basket and it would make a neat how to craft gift.
Patti Estep
Thanks Carole. That's a great idea!