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Reed Diffuser Products

May 24th, 2011 | Posted in Fragrance Oil Uses, Reed Diffuser Products | No Comments »

Reed diffuser products spread fragrance throughout the home without the use of heat or flame. A reed diffuser is a bottle full of fragrance liquid with reeds inserted in the liquid. The fragrance travels up the reeds and then diffuses into the air.

There are all different types of bottles that can be used. Keep several bottles on hand and swap them out whenever you want to change the look of a room. Glass bottles can be ornate, colored, patterned and of all sizes. You can match the bottle to fit the style of any room.

It is also possible to change the fragrance used in the diffuser. Choose a calming fragrance for the bedroom or a soothing, fresh scent for the bathroom. These fragrance oils are known as refills. Oils can be specifically crafted by The Candlemakers Store for your needs or standard fragrances can be purchased. The fragrances that last the longest are those that are completely made of oil and do not contain any water or alcohol.

Several types of fragrances that work well include spices such as cinnamon, cloves, vanilla and allspice. There are also flavors that are reminiscent of baked goods such as lemon chiffon pie, cheesecake, chocolate, sugar cookies and apple pie. Exotic fragrances include frangipani, jasmine, hibiscus and other tropical flowers. Soothing tones include beach, laundry, ocean breeze and evergreen forest. Purchase large refills that contain 100 milliliters or more or choose smaller refills until you find a fragrance you like.

The diffuser reeds are made of wood and it is best if you change the reeds each time the fragrance is changed. The fragrance travels up through the reed through a small channel in the center of the wood. If you use an old one then you will be mixing fragrances. These products are available in bundles as you want to use more than one reed per diffuser.

Fragrant candles of course require flames which can be a safety issue within the home. Diffusers are a safer alternative for individuals that have pets or small children.

Another advantage of diffusers over other types of home fragrance devices is that they do not require electricity. Therefore, you do not have to worry about an increase in your power bill as you would if you plug in a fragrance device in each room. The fragrance produced by reed diffusers is actually based on all natural capillary action and diffusion.

Reed diffuser products are only one type of home fragrance device. Other items that can provide a range of aromas to rooms include scented candles, oil burners, salts and potpourri. The type of home fragrance you use will depend on the strength of the fragrance and how long you want it to last. Fragrance oils tend to have stronger scents and last longer than other types of fragrance products.

Feel free to contact The Candlemakers Store for additional information on reed diffuser products.

A Grade Oil vs. Reed Diffuser Oil

April 25th, 2011 | Posted in Candle Making Fragrance Oil, Fragrance Oil Uses | No Comments »
We recently received a question about the difference between A Grade fragrance oils and reed diffuser oils. Namely, what they’re used for and why they’re priced differently. It’s a variation of a question we’ve been asked several times, so it couldn’t hurt to share.

Here’s the question we got:

“Our company is in the process of ordering fragrance scents to make reed diffusers oils. We plan on mixing an assortment of concentrated fragrances with unscented base oil.

I’m a little confused as to your price for oils based on concentrated or pre-mixed.

For example a 32 oz bottle of Sandalwood can be purchased as an A Grade oil for $54.00. Is this pre-mixed with base (ready to pour)? Conversely, if I navigate to this page, I can purchase a 32 oz bottle of Sandalwood oil for $26.00.

Basically, could you instruct me as to the pricing for concentrated oils (not pre-mixed)? Do I look under Skin-Safe Fragrances, or do I look under Reed Diffuser Products/Diffuser Fragrance oils?

Thank you in advance for your help, and we look forward to working with you shortly.”

And our response:

“Thank you for your inquiry and considering our fragrances for your products.

The A Grade Sandalwood is the Pure and Strongest formulation available for that fragrance in a pure skin-safe fragrance oil, 32 oz bottle at $54.00. These fragrances are found under Skin-Safe fragrances. These products are skin-safe and ready for use in candles, lotions, body/room sprays, soaps, potpourris, etc.

The Reed Diffuser Oil Sandalwood, 32 oz. bottle at $26.00, is the Sandalwood fragrance oil blended with our Unscented Reed Diffuser Base and is ready to pour, as-is, into your Reed Diffuser bottles for use as a Reed Diffuser. These products can be found under Reed Diffuser Products, then Diffuser Fragrance Oils.

The A Grade Sandalwood will NOT work properly in its straight form as a Reed Diffuser Oil, as there is different chemistry to get the fragrance to diffuse into the air, which is NOT present in a standard Fragrance Oil. You can get the same smell, in any of our fragrances, in a Reed Diffuser Oil by either purchasing the Reed Diffuser Fragrance Oils in whatever size you may need or you can purchase the straight A Grade Fragrance Oil and the Unscented Reed Diffuser Base and blend these two products to create your own Diffuser Oils. The latter works well if you make multiple products like candles, lotions, soaps, diffusers, etc. and you want the same fragrance throughout your product line or if you want to blend your diffuser oils stronger or weaker for your specific application. Our pre-blended Reed Diffuser Fragrance oils are approximately 50/50 blended with our Unscented Reed Diffuser Base.”

We always love sharing information to help crafters. Do you have a question?

Some of the Many Uses for Fragrance Oils

April 25th, 2011 | Posted in Candle Fragrances, Candle Making, Fragrance Oil Uses | No Comments »

There are so many more uses for fragrance oils than just for candle making, that it can be hard to keep up with it all. Many individuals dilute them and use them just as massage oils without even realizing their full potential. You can use them to add scent to candles, in your bath, in your lotions, in sachets and so much more. In the article below, we are going to give you some lesser known ideas for using fragrance oils.

One popular use for fragrance oils when added to the proper base is in a reed diffuser. This is a great method for releasing a subtle, pleasant fragrance in the house. Diffusers of various types can be used in homes. Many fragrance connoisseurs prefer aromatic diffuser reeds because there’s no heat or fire involved. Reed diffusers also emanate no soot or film, so they’re safe for any space.

Safe for skin fragrance oils when diluted can also be used on your skin as a perfume. If you find an oil that you’ve become attached to, dilute it in the appropriate base to 1% then dab a small amount of it onto your skin. The smell will linger for a long time and it’s sure to be a unique-to-you fragrance.

For those of you who enjoy air freshener sprays, you will be surprised to learn that you can make your own type of spray just by carefully mixing a spray bottle full of air freshener spray base with a few drops of fragrance oils. Check with suppliers for measurement details.

You can also put a few drops of fragrance oils on fake trees or flowers. This way, the fake flowers and trees will smell good – almost as if they were really living. (Oils can stain fabrics so test in an inconspicuous area before adding a lot of it.)

Some people choose to put a couple of drops inside their pillow case. This helps to keep the pillow smelling fresh. Then, each time you lay on it, you’ll fall asleep amid your favorite aroma.

When you are wrapping that present for your friend or family member, make sure you have your favorite (or their favorite) fragrance nearby. If you use a bow, you can put a couple of drops on the bow. This will leave the bow smelling great. You’re sure to have the best smelling present in the house.

You could also put some on a windowsill where the sun shines through. Just a drop or two is enough to pervade your home once the sunshine hits it.

When you have a smelly drain, drop a couple of drops of this solution down it during the night and close the lid of your toilet. For general household odors, mix the fragrance in the appropriate base and use 1 or 2 drops for air sprays. This is a great trick that not that many people know about.

Along with a drop here or a drop there, fragrance oils can be combined with premixed bases to create bath salts, body splash, soaps and much more. Ask your local candle making supplier for additional ideas.

Fragrance Oils – Not Just for Candles & Soap

October 20th, 2010 | Posted in Fragrance Oil Uses, Premixed Bases, bath bombs | No Comments »

Many crafters assume that fragrance oils are only to be used for candle making and soap making. These crafters are doing themselves a great disservice by not exploring the various applications for which fragrance oils can be used. Along with candles and soaps, fragrance oils can also be used to create bath salts, body splash, liquid soaps, lotions, massage oils, potpourri, smelly jellies, sugar scrubs and more.

After selecting which new product you’d like to create, the trick is to find a supplier with premixed, safe-for-skin bases. Premixed bases reduce the amount of steps needed to create these products and they do all of the hard work for you. Mixing your selected premixed base with an appropriate amount of your favorite fragrance oil is all it takes.

Fortunately, we’ve got you covered. Contact us for details on which products are popular right now and for instructions on proper mixing.