Welsh Blankets
How Does a Reed Diffusers Work
What is a Reed Diffuser?
A Reed diffuser consists of three parts.
- a container, usually a 100 mls glass jar.
- the diffuser oil containing your chosen fragrance.
- reeds (long sticks) to absorb the diffuser oil.
How do Reed Diffusers work?
Reed Diffusers disperse fragrance not by a candle with a lighted flame but from reeds inserted into glass jars. These glass jars contain diffuser oils which are infused with fragrance oils. As the reeds absorb the oils, the fragrances are released or evaporated into your home. They are easy to use, have the safety advantage of being flameless and do not require any heat to release the fragrances. Once your reed diffuser oil is finished you can refill the bottle.
How Long will my Diffuser last?
There are many factors that will impact on how long the fragrance will last. Modern homes and offices will have central heating and maybe air conditioning. The placement of your diffuser will also be a factor. Our advice is to place your reed diffuser away from direct heaters and fires and in a place with little air movement. In these circumstances, a 100ml glass jar should last 3 or 4 months.
How to Care for Your Reed Diffuser
Here are some tips for getting the best from your reed diffusers.
- Your new reed diffuser will come with a number of reeds. You can increase or decrease the strength of the fragrance by changing the number of reeds. More reeds will increase the strength of the fragrance, less reeds will achieve the opposite.
- More reeds will absorb more diffuser oil and you will have to replace the oil more often.
- Once you notice that the strength of the fragrance is fading, turn the reeds upside down, to expose the so as to expose the more saturated ends.
- Let your diffuser oil evaporate completely before refilling. After you have washed and dried the glass jar, you can refill with the same or a new fragrance.
- The best advice is not to mix fragrances and certainly don't put any water into the glass jar to dilute the oil in an attempt to make it last longer.
FelinFach Candles, Diffusers and Accessories
Modern-Day Candle Chandler
A Candle Chandler? - "a maker and seller of tallow, wax candles, and also usually soap".
We are a modern-day candle chandler, hand pouring soy wax candles using traditional methods and skills but also other fragrance items such as reed diffusers and wax melts. Our reed diffusers are hand poured in small batches with a vegan and cruelty free diffuser base designed for optimal fragrance throw.
Each reed diffuser is available in our matt Grey or matt White glass bottle with an oak cap and tiny oak brand button. An unobtrusive yet contemporary choice that matches our handmade candle range. Our reeds are grey fibre reeds that are custom made for use in reed diffusers and tend to clog less frequently than rattan reeds.
About FelinFach
Located in Pembrokeshire Wales, our ethos is defined in the three words...
NATURAL TRADITIONAL HANDMADE.
- Hand woven iconic Welsh blankets and Welsh tapestry blankets.
- Hand dyed yarn, dyed with natural dyes only - no exceptions!
- Handmade candles, candle accessories, Candle Making Workshops and soapery.
- Natural Dyeing Craft courses.
- Yarn shop, yarn bowls, project bags, tools and accessories for knitters and crafters.
- Welsh Gifts, souvenirs, made in Wales, handmade in Wales.
We are a proud supporter of Americymru, the Campaign for Wool, Global Welsh and Red Dragon America.
Last updated 16th July 2024
