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    Home » DIY Projects

    Diffuser Necklace Tutorial - Bring Aromatherapy with You

    by Patti Estep · Apr 18, 2018

    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 Steamersdiffuser necklaces for essential oils

    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.

    This post contains some affiliate links (that means if you make a purchase after clicking a link, there's no additional cost to you, but I will earn a very small commission.) Click here to read my full disclosure policy.

    Diffuser necklace supplies

    Supplies

    Air Dry Clay in White or Terracotta
    Rubber Stamps or letter stamps
    Cording, twine, ribbon or chains for the necklace

    Rolled out clay using a cap to cut circles.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.

    Making a hole in clay

    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?

    Stamping clay for essential oil diffuser necklace.

    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

    Diffuser necklace hanging on neck.

     

    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.

    Another great gift idea?

    DIY Diffuser Necklace

     

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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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    1. Patricia

      May 23, 2018 at 9:15 pm

      I believe they can also be made with cold porcelain, will give it a try

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        May 24, 2018 at 12:14 pm

        I haven't tried cold porcelain but appreciate you sharing this idea here. Let me know how it works out.

        Reply
    2. Julie Briones

      April 18, 2018 at 2:07 pm

      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!

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        April 18, 2018 at 2:57 pm

        Thanks Julie. I agree this is definitely something you could do with kids and their mom's would love it.

        Reply
    3. Pam Jaworski

      April 18, 2018 at 11:49 am

      Would a salt dough recipe be an alternative to the clay material?

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        April 18, 2018 at 3:01 pm

        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.

        Reply
    4. Carole West

      April 18, 2018 at 8:54 am

      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.

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        April 18, 2018 at 9:00 am

        Thanks Carole. That's a great idea!

        Reply

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