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Can I ask what essential oils you are using?

Hmmmm...throw synthetic vanilla extract and whatever oil? Could you? No one is stopping you from doing this, but certain items are not good for inhaling and certain oils act/react differently. Using vegetable oil as a carrier for your scent is not a good idea as it's a heavy cooking oil that will gum up any surface that is close to the plug area. It also doesn't let the scent come through as it is heavily scented on its own. Vegetable oils also go rancid faster than other carrier oils. Vanilla extract is not an essential oil, so you've got additives which may act/react differently than essential oils, same as cooking oil does.

Hi! Healthline.com states (www.healthline.com/health/carrier-oil) jojoba oil is safe, but they are referring to using as a carrier oil for skin absorption. It is reported to have a light nutty smell, so keep that in mind. Additionally, I found at Medical News Today (www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321639) that they state it is one of the best carrier oils for inhalation as well.

Hi! I just did another check and found these cotton wicks show they are the correct width to fit and you can trim the length and get a number of wicks out of them: www.amazon.com/JISULIFE-Humidifier-Replacement-Portable-Rechargeable/dp/B0CQT5RGFK/ref=sr_1_23?crid=32NW9XHQYVA0Y&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.GHGywyPz2Mfa9mi9CCs_vc8rWMoqNod7oiQ-gzBRuzTuYggVeRpHvLVv-VAU8-7slcBXg8Zm4vlB_aBhuWIvS9IfQpIpt8kTxcbQF1WIYpwlKnIKGnopgwqTsq9O9hXZOjxtLH6XoAowlsqfAPAszHXUIr-gPNI3VyWUs5tih7FeuI14d4lupXKe2tEysReZxXxq2lzMnfIwWnSPy5v1CxxOwdcShGFXI1OL-2SV3htXjQ_kIRix8EXucZhInTigfWVEvZySj7U_kbWsUA1m_4lDPYmsy7F3AAS-IlCr0IY.7zKxnvqKxX6Zb3w2yNDrJYRsEG04MfquUmnaFV-qteg&dib_tag=se&keywords=6mm%2BFilter%2BCotton%2BSticks%2BSponge%2BSticks%2BRefill%2BReplacement%2BWicks%2Bfor%2BMini%2BDiffusers&qid=1725812487&s=home-garden&sprefix=6mm%2Bfilter%2Bcotton%2Bsticks%2Bsponge%2Bsticks%2Brefill%2Breplacement%2Bwicks%2Bfor%2Bmini%2Bdiffusers%2Cgarden%2C99&sr=1-23&th=1 Just copy and paste the above. There are probably some other wicks out there that will work as well. Have fun!

@@ReMadeWithLove you're amazing! Thank you!! I tried your hack with an old wallflower and just reused that wick for now and it works great!

Thank you so much!

I'm checking with my sources and will get back to you.As always, I find some written sources say yes, while others, no, so...hold tight!

hmmmmm. I've not found a definitave answer on INHALING olive oil (as a carrier oil): some say 'yes' some say 'no', some say they are 'unsure'. In that case I'd rather err on the side of caution and find another oil to use as a carrier oil.

@@ReMadeWithLove no worries thanks

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@@mrda100 hmmmmmmm. I’m so sorry you’ve not achieved good results. I’ve used this process over and over with successful results. You’re using their wallflower base? You’re using a quality oil? That outlet is working? (After weeks you should see that the warming speeds up the rate of a liquid releasing….)

@@ReMadeWithLove yes. New wick and your recepie. What I did find to work well yesterday is 1/3 alcohol. 1/3 water and the rest the oils of my choice. this allows the essential oils to thin out and wick. The grapeseed oil just doesn't evaporate imho.

Well...I've read some use fractionated coconut oil as a carrier with essential oils that absorb into their skin...BUT, I've also read that INHALING fractionated coconut oil is controversial, with some negative results. I think you should research using it as an inhaled carrier oil and decide where you stand. Here is the link I found some info at: www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/282857#:~:text=Inhaling%20coconut%20oil%20has%20helped,should%20not%20inhale%20coconut%20oil.

Thanks, Gwen! I hope you have fun and master this so you can have success with better stenciling!

Oh no! Well, see if friends and family has any and you can try this….

Fitting it in, or…? I’ve not had any difficulty so I’m not sure how to respond.

Hi Jes, You can search for all cotton or PET (synthetic) filter replacements. Here is just one site you might consider (not affiliated): www.ebay.com/itm/165475192897?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20221018081743%26meid%3Dad48576376254ec9ab41f0cb2812342f%26pid%3D101429%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D323862525727%26itm%3D165475192897%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2332490%26algv%3DSimPLMWebV1CPCAuto%26brand%3DUnbranded&_trksid=p2332490.c101429.m2460&amdata=cksum%3A165475192897ad48576376254ec9ab41f0cb2812342f%7Cenc%3AAQAIAAAA8Br8uvhLIoMwmcOQTaBUxljVjPioorjQ5zAb4Fg0spk361HDCWlqvqoRHcDzrSotNKvTnhdTO52Ii6Q%252BsIk0E4xLj%252BsQTzyE0dl2R53aPC4glo9PaZ7MBZcupjQvqWG69MRFbTGS6Y0dpdYUOHvYYuPkeEFvWM8zwJHTq90df8ZPDcE6M1CT9xrqQpFT3Mdka8LWivXlOk%252BLYMyalYZQ2BatveVUrgjpprDXIAtQmDFp4I9QD09gB5vZPBF4B8QoMH8tY88ZjaM5hAcedifauIJ8GRpQlHkh9D3fIfLh9zZR%252FnvTI3TBO2QXj4IS5u7X3w%253D%253D%7Campid%3APL_CLK%7Cclp%3A2332490”

Welcome!

From my understanding essential oils are an oil. To become a water-based essential oil (?) they have to change the chemistry and add chemicals to make it water soluble. When reusing a wallflower (or using this wallflower hack) I’m wanting to plug it into a wall outlet and have prolonged, consistent dispersal of the aroma. Since oil and water don’t mix unless emulsified, even if it is temporary, using water as the carrier would not ensure a continuous aroma. The essential oil would gather in one area and either disperse all at once or only after the water has evaporated, not giving you a continuous aroma.

Thanks for adding this info Tracy!

Haha! I hope not!! I like to suggest searches for several reasons: first, because I think each of us should decide what they want their wicks made out of (cotton or PET), second, because I’m not endorsing any particular brand, and third, sometimes the links I’ve offered in the past don’t work anymore.

​@@ReMadeWithLoveyou have so much grace dealing with some of these comments 🙄 I loved the video and your thoughtful responses, new sub!

@@HauntedHaven thank you. I think we are all just trying to figure out how to live the best life we can.

Oh no! You can adjust the amount of scented oil higher, if you’d like. Also, these will be a gentler fragrance than the industrially produced commercial fragrances, but should still give your rooms a lovely scent. Question: after you open the bottle of the essential oils how easy is it to smell?

Like any electrical item there is a risk of fire associated with using it. Thank you for reminding us to consider the safety of using it.

Awesome!

Look online for something like “www.ebay.com/itm/165475192897?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20221018081743%26meid%3Dad48576376254ec9ab41f0cb2812342f%26pid%3D101429%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D323862525727%26itm%3D165475192897%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2332490%26algv%3DSimPLMWebV1CPCAuto%26brand%3DUnbranded&_trksid=p2332490.c101429.m2460&amdata=cksum%3A165475192897ad48576376254ec9ab41f0cb2812342f%7Cenc%3AAQAIAAAA8Br8uvhLIoMwmcOQTaBUxljVjPioorjQ5zAb4Fg0spk361HDCWlqvqoRHcDzrSotNKvTnhdTO52Ii6Q%252BsIk0E4xLj%252BsQTzyE0dl2R53aPC4glo9PaZ7MBZcupjQvqWG69MRFbTGS6Y0dpdYUOHvYYuPkeEFvWM8zwJHTq90df8ZPDcE6M1CT9xrqQpFT3Mdka8LWivXlOk%252BLYMyalYZQ2BatveVUrgjpprDXIAtQmDFp4I9QD09gB5vZPBF4B8QoMH8tY88ZjaM5hAcedifauIJ8GRpQlHkh9D3fIfLh9zZR%252FnvTI3TBO2QXj4IS5u7X3w%253D%253D%7Campid%3APL_CLK%7Cclp%3A2332490” Some may be PET (synthetic) and some may be cotton. Your choice.

for synthetic try searching for: NUUCENT-20 Replacement Wicks for PLUGINS (PE/PET Fiber) for PLUGINS 20 Pack

wow- have not seen this one, so I'll have to pop in and see if I can have an answer for you. In the meantime, if anyone out there has dealt with getting the caps off these special holiday plugs, PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE to help @NJBellyDanceEvents!

Can you explain more what you did?

Thanks for letting us know, Roy. I appreciate hearing from those who make their own wallflower refills. I'm sure you use in small quantities, but I believe others looking should do their research into this synthetic chemical before using it. Europe has banned liquid synthetic propylene's, although the US considers it to be safe, and about 1/2 of the cosmetics in the US have small amounts of Dypropolene Glycol in them. There are some reported side effects (mild) that users should know about.

@@ReMadeWithLove I totally understand, however, that is the carrier the wallflower manufacturer uses. And we’ve used them for many years now with no health issues.

@@roybermea7684 Good to know!

@roybermea7684 do you use the dipropylene only, or along with a carrier oil?

@@carrie621 Only dipropylene glycol and the essential oils. Carrier oils do not evaporate. Perfume manufacturers and the manufacturer of wallflowers use dipropylene glycol as the carrier as well.

Try returning them to the Bath & Body store! Their policy is to accept all return regardless. You probably won’t receive the $$ but they should have a responsible company disposal policy.

@@ReMadeWithLove Thanks!

Yes - I felt the same. Once you have the wick in you can maneuver it to be longer or shorter, but the wick won’t move on its own.

Probably true!

Well thank you so much! I so appreciate your comments. When I thought about this subject I was moved to complete a video on this because it is a subject near to my heart. As a decorative artist most of my decor refinishing is completed with low or no-VOC products. I also love my home smelling delicious and welcoming but am concerned by the chemicals present in these products, so I chose to share what I learned and what I use. Thanks again!

Did you rinse the old bottle? Use new wicks? Which essential oils did you use? There is a point when the original wallflowers stop working (something in the heating element??), but if you are using the quality items mentioned, it should work - unless your wallflower base has stopped working.😔 I’ve read that fractionated coconut oil has been used with essential oils safely, but only in a non-heated (non-wallflower) venue.

Hi @tavery1981, I've done some research on reed diffuser oils and here is what I've found: Reed oils are thinned (as much as 3 times) due to the need to be wicked up by the reed which is very porous and uses a cold diffusing method. Plug in oils need to be thicker, and use a different carrier oil. (reeddiffusers.org) Some sites state that some reed diffuser oils also include alcohol which in a heated plus-in type would rapidly evaporate the fragrance and possibly pose some risk to the device as well as a potential lower flashpoint.

You can make multiples of the same stencil and do them at the same time cutting down on wait time. Then wash all and reuse for the next batch.

@ReMadeWithLove have you tried reusing the stencil without washing them out or would the cream be dried out on the stencil

@@xxsecretdreamerzxx I’ve washed them out. The cream I use doesn’t dry out so I’m not concerned about clogging the screen, but I didn’t want to accidentally pull off cream and potentially transfer it to my next item to be etched when I’m positioning it on that new item. As I’m thinking about this I think I will try reusing multiple times without washing and see what happens. I think if I allow a good amount of edge space on the stencil and am careful with the transition I could get a number of clean etches.

Great question: why not? You can, but sometimes the scents are not the same and actually compete with each other. If the wick is pretty 'clean', and the old scent is complimentary to the new, go for it!

Hey krankenheim13, thanks for the heads-up. It should work fine now!

For wicks that are made of PET (synthetic) you can try something like Essential Oil Wick Diffuser Replacement Stick 10 Wicks Sponges Refill (copy and put those words in your search engine) which will work. If you prefer cotton, try something like Binhai 30-Pack Car Humidifier Sticks Cotton Filter Refill Sticks Filter Replacement Wick (copy and place in search engine). I preferred cotton.

Hey - thanks, Peter!

Haha! THANK you! Have fun -

Lorraine, thank you! I’m not the definitive expert, just someone who has purchased these mass produced ‘air fresheners/fragrances and is concerned about having the best and healthiest home atmosphere. If you learn more and want to post that info, jump in!

Jennifer...I'm so sorry this happened. I'm wondering if your wallflower plug-in units are too old. I have found that some of mine have stopped working. Google 'do wallflower units stop giving off smell?' and you'll find numerous complaints about the units not giving off the fragrance anymore. I hope you try again and have better results.

​@@razorsharpms do you have a link to this? Or how do I search for that

Tip: if your warmer has stopped working. You can return it to the store for another new warmer of your choice. No receipt needed.

@@AxlAX Fabulous!!

I agree all this mixture are too thick and stay in bottle and white pen getting bronze even you give new.

Carrier oils help extend the life of essential oils and are a safe way to keep them from accidentally burning. I’ve heard of pure essential oils scorching. Also, do some research into the particular essential oil (see where I mention this in the video) you want to use to make sure a plug in - warming diffuser- is an oil that won’t irritate sensitive lungs or those with asthma. Safety is #1!

@@ReMadeWithLove thank you!

Hmmmm. Keep searching - OR. - YOU can size and create the template for sale 😉

Hmmmmm. Keep searching for your tile by brand and size…OR YOU can create and sell a template for that size! 😉

I’m using a gel art ink. It’s a thickened paint that easily presses through the mesh. You can also use ink/paint used for silkscreening. The brand I personally use is Amy Howard Gel Art Ink.

Oooooo. Good question! First, I’d find a tile large enough to handle a glass, cup, or mug. But yes, using HTV it should be able to act as a coaster. These are pretty thick and are kitchen and bath tiles so they can handle the heat.

And thank you!!

@@ReMadeWithLove Yes, I have about a dozen square tiles just waiting to be coasters! LOL I'll try one, and if you can bake them you could certainly put a hot coffee cup on one ah?

I’d love to see yours when it’s completed-

I have a Maker, but at the time of the video I wanted to see how easy it was to cut the felt by hand. It’s doable, but faster and (for me) an improvement on my cutting(!). According to sewwhatalicia.com: YES! You can cut felt with the Cricut Explore and the Cricut Maker. There are more options for cutting felt with your Maker but you can most definitely cut felt on most of your Cricut machines. The Cricut Maker is my go to felt cutting machine. Check out THESE felt bookmarks cut with the Cricut Maker. It’s worth a try! Also, there are different weights of felt and different content (acrylic,wool,etc.) that cuts differently. Happy creating!

Yes, if you wash it immediately after using! Some paints may stick to the front surface, but if you wash immediately and gently it won't stick in the mesh. you may need a drop of the blue Dawn, but no more! By layering these it will become reusable.

Try searching for the following: 1) if you prefer PET (synthetic) search in your browser “Essential Oil Wick Diffuser Replacement Stick 10 Wicks Sponges Refill” And, if you prefer cotton wicks search for something like “Binhai 30-Pack Car Humidifier Sticks Cotton Filter Refill Sticks Filter Replacement Wick. Those should lead you to sources for both and will fit in the wallflower unit. I don’t receive anything from these vendors - just wanted to pass along my info.

Huh. Do you mean you didn’t try a new wick but you tried to reuse the old one?

Interesting ideas. Baby oil is usually not a carrier oil that is seen as being O.K. to inhale. Of course, this one video does not address using essential oils in vaporizing devices, only how you can reuse old devices.

vaporizers use vegitable glycerine and propelyne glycol