With the expansion of communication with Arab countries in the country, essential oils are becoming a fashionable trend. In addition to fashion, essential oils have a wide range of useful properties. The active components of essential oils, getting through the air into the body, have a therapeutic effect. Of course, everyone is individual, but essential oils can help in the treatment of respiratory tract infections, headaches, sinusitis, bronchitis, pneumonia. In addition, a pleasant smell causes positive emotions, improves mood, increases efficiency and overcomes insomnia. Aromatherapy prevents and relieves fatigue, depression, anxiety, and as a result, increases self-confidence. In addition, a pair of essential oils may be able to improve relationships in the family.
Traditional aroma lamps spread the aroma of essential oils through the heat of an open candle flame. Below is the design of a homemade aroma lamp. The aroma lamp, of course, does not pretend to be a work of art, but it is able to distribute healing essential oils throughout the apartment. The source of heat will be a candle, which will additionally create a mood from the flickering of a candle in a darkened room.

How to make an aroma lamp with your own hands

1. We use a cheap stainless steel cocotte maker as an evaporator. But you can use other types of evaporators that fit in diameter.

2. The body of the aroma lamp is made of a tin can 114 mm high and 84 mm in diameter.

3. On the body of the aroma lamp with a permanent felt-tip pen, the places of cuts in the tin are applied. In the upper part there are openings for the exit of the combustion products of the candle. It is required to make 6-8 such holes. A large window is marked for installing and lighting a candle. If desired, you can apply decorative elements.

4. Sharp knife with a short blade CAREFULLY(watch your fingers) make cuts. In the upper part, first inclined vertical cuts, then horizontal ones.

5. With an awl we pierce the corners of the window to install the candle and make cuts along the lines of the envelope.

6. If you wish, you can apply decorative elements - punching the walls of the tin with an awl, more on how to make a homemade decoration.

7. CAREFULLY, better in tight gloves, bend the tin of the window opening inside the can, then

we will not have dangerous sharp edges.

8. It is better to bend the petals in the upper part and straighten them with long nose pliers.

9. Do not remove the handle of the cocotte maker, but bend it up.

10. We install the cocotte maker on top and achieve its stable position by bending the petals at the top of the jar.

11. The design of the aroma lamp is assembled by hand, it remains to be tested.

12. A few rules for using an aroma lamp:

- there should be an open space on top of the lamp (we do not put it on closed shelves);

- the bottom can heat up from a candle, we put a gasket so as not to spoil the furniture;

- the lamp must be in a stable position, the access of children is excluded;

- the top of the lamp body during operation becomes very hot - there may be burns if the touch is unsuccessful;

- there must be water in the evaporator at all times;

- in no case should the water completely evaporate, it is better to add it periodically, the smell of burnt oil is not healing;

- the water temperature should not exceed 60-70 °, in no case bring the water to a boil - strong heat destroys the beneficial properties of essential oils, if this happens in your design, then you can install a small divider made of tin;

- before the first use, fill the evaporator with water and check that the conditions are met.

13. Pour water into the evaporator, add a few drops of essential oil. Start with 1-4 drops. And under the evaporator we put a burning candle, which causes the evaporation of essential oils. The smell will appear only when the water is heated.
14. The efficiency of the aroma lamp depends on the choice of essential oils. Each of the oils affects the human body in completely different ways, and some oils affect men and women differently. Here are some generally accepted recommendations.

Morning and afternoon. In order to cheer up and tune in to activity, essential oils of bergamot, rosemary, black pepper are used, and lemon and mint oils tone up.

In the evening. To relax, relieve stress, use mandarin, lavender, marjoram and lemon balm oils.

For the prevention of colds. Aromas of eucalyptus or tea tree oil.

Romantic meeting. Rose, lavender, cedar or patchouli oil.

For calm. Rose oil, sandalwood oil, geranium, marjoram.

From a headache. Essential oils of rosemary and chamomile.

The proposed design of the aroma lamp withstands the temperature regime and the combustion of the candle does not lead to the complete evaporation of water.

If everything works out and you have solved the practical question of how to use an aroma lamp and what it is for, then if you want to improve the functionality and appearance of a home-made aroma lamp, feel free to solve the following question - where to buy an aroma lamp?

The appearance of aroma lamps in human life dates back to centuries BC. Our ancestors with the help of these simple devices filled their homes with incense, people believed and continue to believe in their healing properties. Today, the role of aroma lamps has changed somewhat. They are used as decorative elements, as products of a wide variety of designs are on sale.

The principle of operation of the aroma lamp is simple. A little water is poured into a small bowl, into which a few drops of essential oil are dripped. Since the density of the oil allows it to stay on the surface of the water with the thinnest film, when the bowl is heated by a candle located under it, the liquid begins to evaporate, and the room is filled with an amazing delicate aroma.

It is not necessary to buy such a device. In our master class, we will tell you how to make an aroma lamp from improvised means with your own hands.

We will need:

• tin can with a volume of 500-750 ml;
• kokotnitsa or other container, the diameter of which is equal to the diameter of the jar;
• marker;
• awl;

It is impossible to call such an aroma lamp beautiful, but if you need it exactly “here and now”, then the option is quite suitable.

The next version of a homemade aroma lamp is suitable for those who appreciate beauty. Improvised means are indispensable here, but all materials are available and inexpensive. Before you make an original aroma lamp for your home, prepare dry sprigs of fragrant plants, cones, dry berries, nuts, as well as a transparent container with a lid and a wick.

At the bottom of the jar, carefully lay out the spices, cones, herbs and nuts. Soak them in paraffin oil. Then make a hole in the lid and pull the wick through. It should be of such length that two-thirds is immersed in oil. Screw on the lid and the aroma lamp is ready. When burning, the wick, soaked in oil infused with herbs and spices, will emit a delicate aroma, and a flickering light will fill the house with warmth and comfort.

A clay aroma lamp is made a little more difficult with your own hands. To do this, you need to mold an oval bowl, and narrow one of its sides by folding the edges to make a hole for the wick. Using a knife, an awl or a regular toothpick, you can make notches and patterns on the aroma lamp. Let the aroma lamp dry well, and then the clay product must be fired in the oven. Please note that clay does not like sudden changes in temperature, so do not close the oven door for 10 minutes at first. Gradually bring it to 200 degrees and dry for another two hours.

When the product is ready, you can insert a wick into a special hole, pour aromatic oil or a mixture of oils into the bowl. The aroma lamp is ready to use! The fire will warm the walls of the bowl, so the oil will slowly evaporate.

Aromatherapy has been popular since time immemorial. It was used both for medicinal purposes and for relaxation. It was believed that with the help of certain smells, you can change the energy in the house, cleanse it of negativity and affect the emotional and physical state of the household. We invite you to watch our master classes and make an aroma lamp yourself.

The main components of an aroma lamp are a container with water, essential oils and a candle. The fire heats the water with oils, and they begin to gradually evaporate. Very often in Eastern countries only essential oils are used, without water. In this case, the smell is concentrated, so we recommend using this method only in large rooms. So, we are trying to make our clay lamp. For this you will need:

• Ready clay for modeling
• piece of foil
• Clay wooden knife

Manufacturing:

Useful and easy to use device. The advantages of the device are that it is absolutely safe, and with its help you can adjust the duration of the aromatherapy session. There are water and waterless electric aroma lamps. Collecting them at home is quite problematic, but you can use more affordable materials, such as tin cans or ordinary light bulbs. Just from the latter, very creative things are obtained. For clarity, take a look at these photos:

The next option is suitable for those who love glassware. You can get by with improvised means, all materials can be found in every home. You will need:

• transparent container
• piece of wire
• Dry flowers
• aromatic oil
• Olive oil
• coil of rope
• Pliers
• Scissors

Manufacturing:

What are the best scents to use for aromatherapy?

Essential oil molecules enter our nose, and then move further, through the sinuses and straight into the brain. Thus, they affect certain parts of it, giving us various emotions. So, for example, rosemary gives energy, tones and helps to focus. Coriander, with its spicy aroma, increases appetite and helps fight sleep. Lavender relieves stress, relaxes and normalizes sleep. Cedar relieves stress, adds confidence, stimulates efficiency. Tea tree and lemon are good antiseptics, so it is recommended to use them during the peak of respiratory diseases to disinfect rooms.

Do-it-yourself aroma lamp. Video:

Recently, for the treatment of certain diseases, they are increasingly resorting to the use of traditional medicine methods, the most popular of which is. Medicinal properties are directly aromatic substances. Aroma lamps are used to distribute these substances throughout the room. at home will not only be an excellent tool for prevention and treatment, but also help to relax and calm down. Today we will answer the question of how to make an aroma lamp and how to use it.

How to use an aroma lamp

In the traditional version, it is a small ceramic vessel in which there is a bowl for evaporation and a decorative recess where a candle is placed. In modern aroma lamps, a heating element replaces the candle.

The principle of use is very simple:

1. Pour 3-5 tbsp into the evaporation bowl. spoons of water.
2. Add essential oils to it (1 drop per 5 square meters of the room). The maximum amount is 15 drops, the minimum is 3. For example, you can.
3. Light a candle or turn on the heating element.
4. In the process of aromatherapy, the water will begin to evaporate, so it is necessary to add it periodically.

Some usage tips:

• The distance between the source of fire and the bowl of oil should not be less than 10 cm.
• Before the procedure, it is better to ventilate the room, but during the therapy itself, the windows must be closed.
• The time of one session is from 20 minutes to 2 hours.

Safety

Aroma lamps are a potential source of fire. In order to avoid accidents, you should remember the basic rules when conducting aromatherapy.

1. The aroma lamp should stand in an open place (there should also be free space on top).
2. The lamp must be placed on a stand so that the furniture does not heat up.
3. The lamp should stand on a flat surface, in a well-fixed position.
4. Water must always be present in the evaporation bowls.
5. The temperature in the bowl should not exceed 70˚.
6. When using the aroma lamp for the first time, pour only water into the bowl to make sure that all the above conditions are correctly met.

Selection of essential oils

To carry out aromatherapy with maximum effect for your body, you should choose the right one.

To soothe and relax the body:

• orange blossom oil

Energizing and invigorating:

• Bergamot
• Rosemary

For headaches:

• Chamomile
• A blend of clary sage and sandalwood
• Sage

How to choose essential oils

Rules for choosing quality oils

• The label must contain the name of the plant in Latin (consists of two words, for example, Eucalyptus viminalis). The manufacturer must also be listed there.
• Essential oil in a transparent bottle, most often, is of poor quality, and in a dark and brown one, on the contrary.
• The oil must be homogeneous, without sediment and floating particles.

How to make an aroma lamp at home

After reading articles about the benefits of aromatherapy and their magical effect on a person, people run to the store to buy an aroma lamp. However, it soon turns out that the presented models are either too expensive, or do not fit the interior of your apartment, or simply seem unsafe. But you should always remember that making an aroma lamp with your own hands is not difficult. Below are a few methods for making it.

From cans

Required items:

• Tin can with a smooth top.
• sharp knife
• Candle
• Hemispherical dishes (for example, a bowl or a ladle)
• Various decorations (shells, sequins, etc.).

How to make an aroma lamp with your own hands:

Another option is how to make an aroma lamp from cans at home:

Clay

Required items:

• Special clay for modeling
• Knife or toothpick
• Foil
• Candle
• Water and paint

How to make clay aromatherapy:

1. Lay foil on the desktop and start kneading the clay.
2. Roll out the clay into a cake (about 1 cm in height) and give it the desired shape (the classic version is a circle).
3. Roll up clay sausages and, laying them out in layers, reach the desired height.
4. Level the surface of the product using a knife and water.
5. After alignment on the aroma lamp, you can create relief patterns.
6. Put the product outside, preferably in sunny weather, so that it dries faster.
7. Then put the aroma lamp in the oven (every 15 minutes you need to increase the temperature by 30˚ and eventually reach 200˚).
8. As soon as your work is dry and absolutely solid, you can paint various ornaments and patterns on it.

From a glass jar

Required items:

• Transparent glass jar
• Wick
• Paraffin oil
• Various fragrant plants (berries, nuts, cones, etc.)

Manufacturing procedure

1. Put all the necessary spices in a jar and fill them with paraffin oil.
2. Using an awl, make a hole in the roof and stretch the wick so that it sinks 2/3 into the oil.
3. Screw the lid on tightly and light the wick.

From an orange

Required items:

• big orange
• Candle-tablet

How to make an aroma lamp at home from an orange:

1. Cut the fruit in half and, using a knife, completely remove all the pulp.
2. In one of the hemispheres, cut out a star in the center (or another figure of your choice).
3. Lubricate the entire inner surface of the orange with aromatic oil.
4. Put a candle in that half of the fruit where there is no cut out figure and cover with the one where it is.

From a light bulb

Required items:

• Incandescent light bulb
• Screwdriver
• 5 ruble coin
• Cold welding
• Medical alcohol
• Wick
• Silicone
• Knife and hammer

Aroma lamp at home from a light bulb - manufacturing procedure:

1. Using a hammer, we knock out the core at the base and then disassemble the light bulb using a screwdriver. As a result, nothing should remain inside it.
2. Glue a coin with silicone to the top of the light bulb, which will become the base.
3. Pour alcohol and essential oils into the flask.
4. We pass a wick into the hole of the base, cover the edges with cold welding.

Electric aroma lamp

Aroma lamps, which are powered by electricity, emit the purest aroma of oils, since there is no smell of paraffin.

Required items:

• Cylindrical pipe without bottom
• Dishes for aromatic oils
• Cartridge and stand for it
• 15 watt bulb
• Plug cable

Electric aroma lamp at home - manufacturing procedure:

1. Assemble the cable, plug and cartridge into a single unit and screw in the light bulb.
2. Strengthen the structure on the stand, put the cylinder on top.
3. Place a suitable dish on top of the cylinder.

By the way: if you need to quickly conduct an aromatherapy session, then use the following method: pour water and essential oil (10 ml per 1 drop) into a ceramic bowl, put it on a hot battery. You can also simply put a piece of cloth that has been soaked in a solution of aromatic oils on the battery.

In fact, if your imagination and ingenuity are well developed, then there can be an infinite number of options for how to make an aroma lamp at home. The main thing to remember is safety, and do not get carried away with long sessions.

Smells can make our home inimitable and unique. Those who seek to create a cozy, stylish environment cannot do without exclusive accessories. Coming after a hard day at work, you want a light atmosphere at home.

And it will help to create an aroma lamp, which is easy to make at home. Home fragrance is one of the main components of any interior, and a fragrance vase will decorate any style and emphasize the individuality of the owner of the home.

Purpose of smells

Smells are important in our life. They are reminiscent of the past. The smell of the house plays a huge role in the psycho-emotional support of the whole family. You would not resist if your spouse, leaving on a business trip, takes the smell of the house with him, and will remember you. Or a grown child in 10 years will pass through the streets and suddenly hear a familiar smell, remember his native penates.

The aroma lamp performs the following functions:

• disinfection, air purification.
• relaxation and mood creation.
• air freshener, humidifier.
• prevention and treatment of respiratory diseases, dermatological, catarrhal diseases.
• boosting immunity.
• relieving stress conditions.

An aroma lamp bought in a store that offers various flavors and air fresheners has an insincere smell, has no personality and can only mask an unpleasant background. For other options for home or office perfumes, where an exclusive design and a perfectly matched perfume composition are felt, you will have to pay a rather large amount of money.

An aroma lamp made from improvised means at home is not only a pleasant and useful thing for the home, but it allows you to save money.

Aroma lamps for different rooms

Do-it-yourself aroma lamp involves the use of essential oils. It can be the smells of mint, lemon balm, cedar, tea tree, lavender, juniper, jasmine and many others. The main thing is that they like it, do not cause irritation and allergic reactions. Feel free to combine smells and experiment with the composition, adding exotic aromas or enhancing them with citrus.

Option 1 - Gelatin aroma lamp for the living room

To prepare at home you will need:

• A glass of boiling water;
• 2 tablespoons of gelatin;
• Container for jelly;
• Favorite smell;
• Decor.

1. We are preparing the base. Fill a glass with boiling water, pour in the gelatin powder, stir the resulting mixture until completely dissolved.
2. Season with cinnamon (food powder). It contributes to a good mood, natural, has a pleasant smell.
3. Add dye. Any food coloring is taken in an amount to cover the need for the desired color intensity. It is easy to make dye, for example, from ground coffee, ground tea, beets or berries.
4. Glycerin, bought at a pharmacy, in the amount of 1.5 tablespoons per ordinary glass is added to the finished mixture. This ingredient is needed in order to minimize the evaporation of water from gelatin.
5. Finishing touch. Add 2-3 drops of your favorite scent. This amount of essential oil will be enough for a room of 15-18 square meters. meters fragrant. At first, the smell will be more intense than usual. Then, at home, the smell will become more subtle, will work for 2 weeks.
6. Allow the composition to harden in a cool place. This will take 2 hours.
7. Decorate the smelling container with decorative wire or ribbons. The aroma lamp will look like a designer piece if you place natural, artificial flowers or dried buds in a gelatin composition. Thus, when solidified, it will create a beautiful fragrant flower composition that will not only fill the air in the living room with a pleasant smell, but also delight the eye.

Tip: If the burner dries out and the jelly forms a crust on the surface, freshen it up with a couple of drops of essential oil and a drop of glycerin to keep the base fresh. Sugar will not allow moisture to evaporate quickly, just like it keeps the freshness of marmalade on its surface.

Option 2 - Aroma lamp on alcohol for the kitchen

For manufacturing you will need:

• Half a liter of alcohol or vodka;
• Orange - 1 pc.;
• Lemon - 1 pc.;
• Glass jar - 0.5 l;
• floating candle;
• Essential scent optional.

1. We cut the lemon skin around the circumference, and remove the orange peel in halves so that we get 2 bowls.
2. We put orange and lemon peel cut into pieces for a fragrant infusion in a jar. This can be done casually or beautifully chopped citrus peel.
3. The remaining halves of the orange and lemon must be cut into thin strips for decoration.
4. Fill the halves of the lemon and orange skins with a glass of alcohol (vodka). We leave for 1-2 days so that the alcohol smell evaporates, and the citrus fruits are infused.
5. After a day or two, we pour the lemon-orange infusion into a beautiful container with the calculation of adding water and decorate with strips of skins left from the fruit.
6. Add 2 drops of essential oil, place the candle on the surface and leave it in the kitchen for aromatization. A citrus aroma lamp without a candle, placed closer to the ceiling, on a cabinet or shelf, smells more efficiently, since the heat in the kitchen accumulates upstairs.

Advice: spray citrus tincture at home by placing inside a spray bottle.

The only drawback is that the liquid aroma lamp will not last long. The aroma will be useful until the water and alcohol have completely evaporated.

Option 3 - Aroma lamp for the bathroom

For assembly you will need:

• Wide mouth aroma vase;
• Ordinary baby oil - 250 ml bottle;
• Wooden sticks - 3-6 pcs.;
• Alcohol or vodka - 2 tablespoons;
• Essential smell to taste - 4-5 drops.

1. Fill a vase with baby oil.
2. Add alcohol to evenly lift the aroma over the sticks and stir.
3. Season with your favorite scent.
4. We place the sticks in the liquid and leave for 3 hours for the aroma lamp to work.
5. After 3 hours, turn the sticks over to enhance the smell.
6. An aroma lamp made from natural materials is used for 3 weeks or more until the oil dries.

Advice: a pronounced smell is obtained using a larger number of sticks, periodically turning them over.

About the most important

Do-it-yourself aroma lamp will delight not only you. This is a wonderful gift for birthdays and holidays when you go to visit or for housewarming. It will help to make the atmosphere in the house cozy, cheer up and strengthen the body's resistance to disease.

Video: Do-it-yourself aroma lamp

Reasons why you should make an aroma lamp with your own hands:

• It will add coziness, warmth and happiness to your home.
• It will allow you to enjoy the process of creating a lamp that will turn out 100%.
• Pleasant aroma that spreads throughout the house.

Are you ready for the magic?

5 steps to make an aroma lamp from a jar

Materials for making a lamp from a glass jar:

• Wick, paraffin oil.
• Vegetable oil: 1 tablespoon. Olive, sunflower and other oils will increase the duration of the candle up to two hours.
• Glass jar 0.5 l, water.
• Awl.
• Favorite scented oil: lavender, ylang-ylang, patchouli, cinnamon, etc.

Aroma lamp manufacturing algorithm:

• Put the petals, spices, cones in a glass jar at the bottom and fill it with water by 2/3.
• Pour a little paraffin and vegetable oil on top, about 0.5 cm.
• Add 3-5 drops of aromatic oil.
• Close the jar with a lid, make a hole in it and stretch the wick so that it sinks 2/3 into the oil.
• Screw the lid on tightly and light the wick. Enjoy the aroma and comfort.

6 steps for a flour lamp

Secret ingredients for flour aroma lamp:

• Wheat flour 1/2 cup 300 ml.
• Water to knead the dough.
• Vegetable oil 1/4 cup 300ml.
• Cotton thread.
• Glue.
• Paint for decorating products.
• Paint brush.

Action algorithm:

• Gradually add water to wheat flour.
• The dough should be slightly firm and not too soft.

• Divide the dough into 3 parts. Give each part the shape of a round boat with an elongated bow, as in the picture.

• Lubricate the baking dish. Preheat oven to 200 degrees Celsius. Place the future lamp in the form. Bake 15 minutes. Let cool. Decorate the lamps in your favorite colors. Let dry.
• Dip cotton thread in oil. Fill an oil lamp with oil, such as coconut oil, olive oil, or castor oil. Add a few drops of aromatic oil. Leave the wick on the surface of the lamp, putting it in a special hole.

• Light the wick with a match. To reuse the lamp, use tablet candles.

The benefits of essential oils are undeniable both for the physical health of a person and for his psycho-emotional state. But in order to enjoy your favorite aroma for as long as possible, you will need not only a vial of ether, but also an obligatory attribute of this magical therapy - an aroma lamp. Don't have this accessory at home? No problem! Making a useful device yourself from improvised materials is not difficult - just desire, ingenuity and something from unnecessary trash.

The aroma lamp is a simple design, which consists of a container with essential oil and a heating element. This device, in addition to aromatic, can serve as a gentle pleasant lighting, as well as interior decoration. Modern products are made from clay, glass, ceramics, metal and other natural materials.

When the oil is heated, ethers begin to evaporate, the aromas of which spread throughout the room, immersing those present in a special state, depending on the functionality of the chosen smell.

Modern aroma lamps are of several types:

• the classical device consists of a bowl of water and oil, which is heated by a burning candle;
• an electric lamp involves the use of an ordinary light bulb as a heating element;
• ultrasonic device involves the evaporation of aromas of oil, which is fed into the diffuser.

How to make an aroma lamp with your own hands at home

A simple aroma lamp can be made independently from improvised materials. In terms of its functionality, it will not be inferior to a factory accessory, and you can work hard on an attractive appearance, if you wish, by showing your imagination.

Important: the material for the aroma lamp must be fireproof to avoid sudden ignition.

Regardless of the material from which the lamp will be made, it is important to follow some recommendations:

• the oil container should be 30-40 ml (2 tablespoons);
• the bowl should be easy to wash;
• the distance from the fire to the oil reservoir is about 8–10 cm (so that the water does not boil, but is hot).

From a tin can

The most budgetary, fast and affordable way to enjoy the aromas of your favorite esters is to make an aroma lamp from a tin can, which can be found in every home. For this purpose, an oblong tall can, for example, from olives or beer, is suitable..

In addition to the main component, for work you will need:

• marker;
• construction knife;
• awl;
• small candle;
• oil container (bowl or salt shaker);
• glue and decorations (shells, sea stones, etc.).

The following procedure must be followed:

1. First you need to make a hole through which the candle will be placed inside the lamp. To do this, on the side of the jar, you need to draw a cut line with a marker (for example, in the form of an arch), taking into account the size of the candle. The bottom of the arch should be at the level of the bottom of the can.
2. Using a construction knife, carefully cut out the opening for the candle.
3. In the upper part of the can with an awl, make holes for the exit of combustion products (it can be in the form of a pattern). Pre-drawing the pattern with a marker will make the task easier. Small holes in the form of a pattern along the entire side wall of the jar will become a creative decoration of the product.
4. Using the prepared decorations and glue, decorate the lamp as you like.
5. On top of the jar, place a container for oil that is suitable in diameter. Fill it halfway with water and drip a few drops of the prepared essential oil.
6. Place a lit candle at the bottom of the jar.

Once, in moments of creative inspiration, the idea came to me to make an aroma lamp with my own hands. I do not have enough patience and opportunity to spend a lot of time and effort on crafts, so I chose the easiest way, which is described above. I even managed to make it even easier. By simply cutting off the bottom, I got a through jar, which is enough to put on top of a burning candle. In this case, the candle should be smaller in diameter than the jar. I used a steel cocotte maker as a bowl for butter. It only remained to make holes in the side wall of the jar to let smoke out of the fire. Here I let my imagination run wild so that my aroma lamp also looked attractive in a dark room. The whole job took me less than half an hour. And I get pleasure from the emitted smell every day.

Video: a master class for making a lamp from a tin can

Clay

To make a product out of clay, although not very complicated, you will have to spend a lot of time, effort and diligence. This process is quite laborious, but it will be rewarded with an exclusive, beautiful and useful piece of furniture. Here you can let your imagination run wild and reproduce exactly the shape, color and design style that you like the most.

For work you will need:

• clay for modeling;
• foil;
• special knife for clay;
• paints;
• water.

The principle of work resembles modeling from plasticine, which everyone went through in kindergarten and school, but still working with clay has its own characteristics. The instruction for sculpting a clay aroma lamp of a standard shape looks like this:

1. Unroll the foil and work on it.
2. Sculpt a bowl about 10 cm high with a hole in the side to put the candle inside. You can sculpt from a solid piece, or you can lay out the flagella one on one in rings, which at the end are leveled to smoothness with the help of water.
3. Separately, from a small piece, create a plate - a container for oil.
4. With a special knife (if it is not available, you can use a toothpick), apply a relief pattern or pattern. You can impose volumetric figures.
5. Then dry the product. To do this, you first need to put the figure outside, and after drying, place it in the oven, increasing the temperature by 30 degrees every 15 minutes. After turning off, leave the lamp in the oven until completely dry.
6. Now you can paint the product in the desired color.

By the same principle, you can sculpt a product from salt dough: after drying, it turns to stone, creating the effect of a clay figure. To prepare such a mixture, you need to take a glass of fine salt and flour, add 5 tbsp. spoons of sunflower oil or hand cream, mix well. After that, start kneading the mass, gradually adding water until uniformity and elasticity are achieved (about 1–1.5 cups of water should go). To get a colored dough, you can add food coloring or natural juice to it. You need to dry the craft from salt dough in the same way as clay in the air, and then in the oven.

Photo gallery: Modeling clay products

Clay for modeling can be purchased at a children's art store The bowl should have an opening on the side for a candle The bowl can be laid out with flagella one on one With some effort, you can get an exquisite piece of furniture

Express way of an aromatherapy session with an orange

If you are not a creative person or you simply lack inspiration, and you want a fragrant pause right now, then there is a simple way to help you relax. An ordinary orange from the supermarket will come in handy for an aromatherapy session.

To create a simple version of a fragrant lamp, you will have to work very little:

1. Cut the orange in half exactly.
2. Separate the skin from the pulp with a spoon.
3. In one of the halves, cut a hole (or several small ones) of any shape.
4. Lubricate the inside of the peel with the selected ether.
5. Put a lit candle in the whole half and cover with a holey part.

To add zest, you can decorate the peel with clove buds, which will not only improve the appearance, but also add a special light note to the aroma.

Safety regulations

Using an aroma lamp, we are dealing with fire, so you need to remember the safety rules in this process:

• do not leave a burning lamp unattended;
• to protect furniture, use an additional fireproof stand;
• choose a place for the device away from curtains and other quickly flammable objects;
• do not spray deodorants, hair sprays, air fresheners and other flammable products nearby;
• Place the lamp out of the reach of children.

The process of making an aroma lamp at home is simple. And if you have a good imagination, then you can find many options for creating a product. The main thing is to follow the safety rules when handling fire, and also not to get involved in the frequent inhalation of ethers.

Aromatherapy is a pleasant and uncomplicated science. Today, the magazine "Korolevnam.ru" will tell you how to properly conduct an aromatherapy session at home and get a lot of positive emotions.

First, let's take a look at it together:

What is aromatherapy?

Most sources define aromatherapy as a kind of art designed to strengthen and harmonize the spiritual and physical health of a person. Aromatherapy activates the innate resources of recovery and healing of the body.

It is believed that aromatherapy is aimed at maintaining a person's immunity, managing his cognitive and emotional state. In fact, aromatherapy is a universal and “drug-free” method of influencing health.

Specialists in the field of aromatherapy (let's call them professional aromatherapists) still do not guarantee a 100% recovery in the treatment of serious diseases. It is important to remember that aromatherapy is not exactly a medical science.

Let's say more, many doctors deny the positive effects of aromas on health and call aromatherapy a pseudoscience based on the placebo effect. Although, who in the modern world will argue with the amazing properties of a placebo? A man is what he believes in.

But doctors who practice aromatherapy will tell you about the ninety percent effectiveness of this method in combination with therapeutic treatment. Such results can be achieved, of course, under the supervision of a qualified specialist.

Aromatherapy includes several types of exposure:

— "Air diffusion": distribution of aromas in the air through aroma lamps, incense in the room to eliminate unpleasant odors, harmonize the emotional background, increase libido and even disinfect the air;

— "Local" application on the skin: rubbing aromatic oils into the skin during massage and other cosmetic and medical procedures (including bathing);

— Inhalation: direct inhalation of aromas with physio-emotional disorders, that is, emotional exhaustion, depression, fatigue, including some respiratory diseases (acute respiratory infections, colds, runny nose, cough)

Thus, aromatherapy can be carried out at home and in beauty salons. By the way, many Thai, Indian and Turkish SPA-salons are based on the beneficial effects of aromatherapy.

What to do if you really want to try the effect of aromatherapy on yourself, but you don’t know where to start? Then read on and you will be able to independently conduct an aroma session at home *good*

When Aromatherapy Shouldn't Be Done

First, you need to carefully consider the doctor's recommendations regarding the need for an aroma session. Aroma sessions are strictly contraindicated:

• persons suffering from any type of allergy (food allergy, allergy to household chemicals, cosmetics, dust, wool, pollen, fungal / mold spores; allergic rhinitis; rash, urticaria; especially bronchial asthma, etc.) and at least once a life who suffered Quincke's edema;
• pregnant and lactating women, as well as persons who have undergone chemotherapy (in this case, aromatherapy is possible ONLY under the supervision of a specialist);
• persons with high blood pressure;
• persons suffering from epilepsy.

Choosing the type of aromatherapy

To start an aromatherapy session at home, you will need (optional):

• oil burner
• humidifier with aroma oil container
• electric table lamp/sconce
• aroma pendant
• aroma candles
• aroma sticks
• aroma stones

No, of course, you do not need to run to the store and buy everything at once. It is enough what you like the most, or what you currently have in your apartment.

Perhaps you are now wondering, what is still better to use from this list? To eliminate your doubts on this or that occasion, we will make a brief overview of all the listed devices.

Oil burner

Aroma lamp is the most convenient and effective option. There are many aroma lamps on the market today. The color, shape, material can be chosen for every taste and even in the style of any interior. The aroma lamp consists of two levels: the first level is for a candle-tablet, the second is for a liquid (water, aroma oil).

The aroma lamp is convenient to use for aromatherapy at home. You need to light a candle and pour some water and a couple of drops of aromatic oil into the bowl. And you can enjoy your aromatherapy session. By the way, you can not add water, but in this case the aroma will be more saturated, and the oil will smoke more strongly.

Do not leave even a small light near children, animals, or people with cognitive disabilities. Remember: your safety must come first!

Humidifier

There are a lot of humidifiers, as well as aroma lamps. There is something for every taste and budget. The cost is mainly affected by the number of square meters that the humidifier is able to "irrigate", or, in other words, the volume of the humidifier.

Also pay attention to the number of hours that the humidifier can work uninterruptedly in economy mode. The humidifier is easy to use for aromatherapy and can be left unattended for a long time. Safe for children and pets.

The benefits of it are twofold: humidification of the air in the room and air diffusion of aroma oil. For the latter function, some humidifiers have a special container where you can pour the aroma oil.

However, you can do without this additional function. It is enough to drop a couple of drops of oil into the water tank itself or directly into the water, which is subsequently poured into the humidifier tank. Here are some tricks. And convenient, and economical, and safe for home use. But more expensive than aroma lamps.

Electric lamp\sconce

Perhaps the most budget option (though not in terms of energy saving). If you don’t want to spend money on a humidifier and an aroma lamp, then you can drop a couple of drops of your favorite oil directly onto an incandescent lamp (sadly, energy-saving lamps are not suitable for air diffusion of oil).

The effect will be more intense, but not as long as in previous cases. Suitable for quick aromatization of the room.

Aroma pendant

This little thing combines two pluses: a stylish decoration and a personal inhaler. There are a great variety of aroma medallions on the market: from ceramics to precious stones.

Thanks to its elegant form (made in the form of a vase with a narrow neck), the fragrance lasts up to 3 days and has a narrow focus (despite the fact that just 1-3 drops of oil are enough to drop into it).

It can be worn around the neck, hung in the car or in the closet. Just do not forget to periodically bring it to your face - the effect will be more distinct. The pendant can also be useful in creating your own unique fragrance.

This talisman pendant can be used not only for aromatherapy at home, but also at work, on the street and wherever you see fit.

aroma candles

Aroma candles already contain essential oils in their composition, so you won’t have to spend extra money on some kind of oil.

Choose the most pleasant smell, or the one that is recommended to you by a specialist, and light it to your heart's content. Just do not forget, please, about fire safety *victory*

aroma sticks

The aroma sticks are also impregnated with oils. Choose according to the same principle as aroma candles. The smell of aroma sticks is more intense and persistent.

The stick is set on fire and extinguished, therefore it is safer to use.

aroma stones

Yes, there are also aroma stones. They are made mainly from environmentally friendly porous natural materials: clay, pumice, gypsum and even ... dough!

Therefore, such useful things can be made independently. A couple of free minutes, creativity and imagination will do their creative work

Here is a brief overview of aromatherapy devices at home. We hope our magazine "Korolevnam.ru" helped you decide on the choice of the right "aroma assistant" *yu*

Choosing an essential oil

Now let's talk about essential oils - the quintessence of the intended aroma session. There are many different oils and it is important to know the difference between them. So, read the labels carefully: some jars have the inscription "100% natural essential oil" or "100% essential oil", and some - "cosmetic essential oil" or "100% aromatic", "100% pure", "100 % essential oil”, “100% concentrated”, or even “mineral oil” (and this is no longer a vegetable, but a processed product). The difference is not only in price, but also in content.

cosmetic oil

Cosmetic oil is a product already diluted with base oil. This oil gives a fast, but unsaturated and "quickly volatile" aroma.

Of course, it costs less. This oil is intended for bathing procedures: adding to a barrel of water, to a broom in a steam room, to a bath. In general, it is intended for "local use", so to speak. The risk of burns with this oil is minimal (but still there!).

natural essential oil

100% natural essential oil is expensive. Just the same it is intended for air diffusion. The effect of this type of oil is persistent, rich and long-lasting. It is dangerous to apply on the skin in its pure form: burns and allergic reactions are possible. Therefore, immediately read the following paragraph about our recommendations for use.

Precautions for using essential oils at home:

• Categorically it is forbidden to use essential oils internally.
• Do not use 100% natural essential oil directly on the skin and mucous membranes shells. Oils with a higher phenol content (cinnamon, for example) can irritate the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes.
• Aromas are contraindicated for hypertensive patients lavender and rosemary.
• Read labels carefully instructions for use and purpose of oils.
• Is always follow prescriptions and recommended doses oils to avoid headaches, nausea, vomiting, nervous breakdown.
• remember, that any essential oil can cause an allergic reaction you, your family members, children, animals and all those who are close to you during the aroma session.
• Do not use oil near open flames due to its high volatility.

Here are the basic rules that you should be guided by if you still decide to try an aromatherapy session at home. Do not spoil your aroma session: take care in advance to eliminate all interfering factors.

Useful properties of oils and aromatherapy recipes

The purpose of aroma oils is different. Each fragrance affects the emotional or cognitive perception. Oils that affect the emotional sphere are able to control your mood, including fatigue, stress, sadness, joy, libido. You can independently create your mood for a specific situation or a minute of life.

The magazine "Korolevnam.ru" presents to your attention aromas that can affect your emotional background:

Insomnia, stress, irritability, anger

Oils of orange, geranium, lavender, cinnamon, rose, chamomile, cloves, lemon balm, frankincense, valerian, basil, cypress, sandalwood will help you get rid of negative emotions.

Aroma recipe for insomnia and stress

An aromatherapy recipe at home will help you calm down: mix 3 drops of oils such as verbena, chamomile, tangerine, grapefruit in an aroma lamp and enjoy a delicate fruity aroma.

If you want to fall asleep, then use a mixture of 3 drops of sage, lemon balm and lavender. Then sweet dreams will not keep you waiting.

Depression, drowsiness, sadness, fatigue, migraine

For all of these ailments, use cinnamon, orange, geranium, rose, bergamot, ginger, ylang-ylang, patchouli, eucalyptus, lavender, peppermint, lemon, lime, thyme, marjoram, myrrh, nutmeg, neroli, for aromatherapy at home. sage, grapefruit and even... sagebrush(despite the bitter notes, this herb is considered a strong natural antidepressant)!

aroma recipe for depression

This aroma recipe will help you drive away depression, blues and drowsiness: mix 3 drops of rose, orange, cloves and neroli in an aroma lamp. You can use this recipe in the morning, at the very beginning of the day.

natural aphrodisiacs

It is important to think about who you want to help turn on: yourself or your beloved man.

Aroma aphrodisiacs for men

Increase male desire will help sandalwood, ginger, almond, cypress, juniper, cardamom and even you will be surprised lavender.

Aroma aphrodisiacs for women

Jasmine, ylang-ylang, geranium and vanilla increase female libido.

Aphrodisiacs for both

If you want to make both of you "tremble with desire" then use patchouli, nutmeg, sage, neroli, rose, rosemary.

Aroma aphrodisiac recipes

Here are a couple of aromatherapy recipes for you and your man.

For him: combine 2 drops of sage, marjoram, lavender and litsea.

For you: mix 4 drops each of ylang-ylang, jasmine, grapefruit and sandalwood oils.

Aromatherapy for diseases

As for cognitive perception, it is, first of all, your physical condition. Since it is known that it is our brain that controls all vital processes in the body.

Your health depends on your thoughts. Essential oils and recipes for aromatherapy at home will also help dispel the clouds over your health.

Disinfection of the room with aromatic oils

Why did we decide to start with disinfection? Because the air you breathe is very important for your health. And if the air is polluted with bacteria (and viruses - in the presence of "influenza" at home), then it is necessary to clean it.

You will be helped citrus and coniferous oils, as well as tea tree oil, chamomile, neroli, geranium, eucalyptus, clove, thyme. These oils are great for colds and flu.

The next aroma recipe will save you from a cold

Mix 1 drop each of lavender, thyme, peppermint and tea tree oils in an aroma lamp. Eucalyptus and sage can be substituted for lavender and thyme.

Diseases of the nasopharynx

Defeat respiratory diseases, get rid of cough and runny nose will help oils of lemon, lime, tea tree, fir, cedar, lavender, verbena, Schisandra chinensis, geranium.

Aromatherapy for the respiratory tract

To normalize the work of the respiratory tract, to disinfect the room, a recipe for an aromatherapy mixture at home will help you: mix 2 drops of sage, lemon, pine and rosemary in an aroma lamp.

Temperature drop

It often happens that it is not possible to bring down the temperature of the sick person. In combination with other activities, you can use aromatherapy at home. Help oils of peppermint, eucalyptus, lavender. Chamomile, basil, cypress, rosemary and juniper help induce sweating. Such oils can be used both for air diffusion and for topical application: a couple of drops of oil are added to a container with water, which is subsequently wiped on the patient.

Pain in joints and muscles

Baths with oils will help to calm the pain a little and relieve the created nervous tension. thyme, lemon, lime, rosemary, lavender, marjoram.

Massage with aromatic oils from rheumatism, recipe

There is even an aromatherapy massage recipe for rheumatism: combine 100 ml of base oil (olive, linseed, coconut, cedar, apricot, jojoba, peach, avocado or regular baby cosmetic oil) with 10 drops of pine, juniper and rosemary essential oils. Rub the problem area with the resulting mixture.

Digestive tract disorders

Cope with "gastrointestinal" problems will help peppermint oil and chamomile. Just remember that it is impossible to use essential oil inside without consulting a specialist. Better inhale for your health

Cardiovascular disorders

Relieve "heart pain", restore the work of blood vessels will help rose oil. Even the ancient Greeks noticed that this oil copes well with nervous disorders, overexcitability and stress.

Also help chamomile, valerian, lemon balm, frankincense. If you have high blood pressure, avoid rosemary, lavender, and "chypre" oils like bergamot, patchouli, sandalwood, and the like.

Aromatherapy and problem skin

This paragraph will focus not only on acne and oily skin. Although we will also touch on them. Problematic skin can also be called dry, aging, and sensitive.

Even wounds and abrasions on the skin can be attributed here. Aromatherapy at home offers recipes for many ailments. We look:

Oily skin

Oily skin, as well as sensitive skin, needs special care. Add a couple of drops to a single portion of your favorite cream lavender oil. However, keep an eye on your skin: some of the ingredients in your cream can react with the oil and cause allergies.

aging skin

Fading and mature skin can also "bloom" from lavender. To do this, you can use the aromatherapy recipe: take 1 yolk, 1 teaspoon of honey and 2-3 drops of lavender oil. Mix everything and apply on prepared skin for 15 minutes. Again, beware of allergies. By the way, lavender is good for abrasions, small wounds, burns.

Pimples and purulent wounds

Tea tree oil(point application) promotes the healing of acne and purulent wounds. For combination skin, tea tree oil is also useful: take 2 teaspoons of oatmeal and cosmetic clay, add 2 drops of the above oil and mix with a spoonful of kefir or yogurt. Stir and apply on the prepared face for 15 minutes.

Vascular asterisks

Vascular asterisks on the face can be defeated with bitter orange oil or, in other words, . It must be applied pointwise to problem areas. The oil is also indicated for eczema, herpes, neurodermatitis and dermatosis.

As you can see, it is very easy to relax, find a good mood and get rid of diseases by immersing yourself in the world of aromas! Enjoy your home aromatherapy sessions with pleasure and benefit!

Since ancient times, people have known the magic of aromas. They relax and concentrate, awaken passion and soothe, relieve headaches, increase immunity, create an atmosphere of comfort and harmony. Having understood what miraculous power scents carry, a person has learned to use them for his own purposes.

To saturate the room with incense, special aroma lamps have long been used, the main elements of which are the essential oils of various plants and a wick or a candle.

When the oil is heated, esters begin to be released, which envelop every corner of the house with their aromas, plunging those present into a special state, somewhat reminiscent of a trance.

You can buy a censer in a specialized store. However, if you want to have a little thing with an original unique design that will fit into the interior in the best possible way, or if you need a romantic atmosphere right now, and you don’t have time to drop into the store, a home-made aroma lamp will save you. It is not difficult to make such a device with your own hands. In this article, we will look at some of them.

Aroma lamp from cans

An aroma lamp made of tin cans does not require any special expenses; it is suitable for those who want to saturate the air with the aromas of essential oils in a matter of minutes. Also, if you are not sure about the need for a more expensive or complex aromatherapy unit, you can make a temporary aroma lamp from improvised materials to make sure of its usefulness.

How to make an aroma lamp from cans

How to make a budget aroma lamp with your own hands? There are different types and methods, let's look at the simplest one.

So, what is required for this version of the aroma lamp with your own hands:

Progress

• On the jar chosen for the base, we draw a drawing with dots and mark the place where the candle will be inserted.
• We pierce the marked points of the pattern with an awl, and cut a hole for a candle with a construction knife.
• On the open side of the jar, we install a cocotte maker, beautifully bending the handle, or any other suitable container.
• We put a small candle in the recess

Now you have an aroma lamp, made from improvised means with your own hands.

Clay aroma lamp

To get a clay aroma lamp made by yourself, you will have to put in a lot of effort, time and diligence. But your efforts will be rewarded with a stylish exclusive thing that will delight you and your loved ones for a long time.

The advantage of creating a product from such a material is that its shape, color and pattern is determined only by your imagination.

How to make a clay aroma lamp

Materials that you will need to create an aroma lamp with your own hands:

• Ready-made clay for modeling.
• Foil or a dense piece of polyethylene.
• A special knife for clay or plasticine (although you can use a regular toothpick).
• Paints.
• Water.

Progress

• We spread plastic wrap or foil on the work surface.
• We knead a piece of clay the size of a future lamp.
• We roll out the mashed material into a cake about a centimeter high and cut out the shape of your choice.
• Lay layer by layer on the carved clay sausage base until the product reaches the desired height.
• If the idea requires it and you decide not to use a candle in your aroma lamp, but to set fire to a wick dipped directly into a mixture of essential oils, pull out the spout for the wick on one side of the future lamp.
• Use water to level the surface of the clay product until smooth.
• Apply a relief pattern with a special knife or stick and stick patterns.
• You need to dry the lamp as follows: first, put your work in the sun on the street, if you live in a private house, or on a balcony, if in a multi-storey building. After it dries, place it in the oven, increasing the temperature by 30 degrees every fifteen minutes. After you turn off the oven, leave the aroma lamp in it until completely dry.
• If desired, paint the finished product with paints.

Clay aroma lamp, made by you, will suit any interior and create a feeling of comfort and harmony at home.

Electric aroma lamp

The safest way to saturate the house with a pleasant magical aroma is an electric aroma lamp. It is safer than a lamp that uses a candle or wick. Also in this way you will get a purer aroma of essential oils, since notes of paraffin or burnt wick threads will not be mixed with their smell.

The principle of operation of such a lamp is that under the influence of an electric lamp, a mixture of oils and water reaches a high temperature, ethers are released and begin to mix with the air in the room.

How to make an electric aroma lamp

Let's look at the basic principles of how to make an electric aroma lamp with your own hands.

For this you will need:

• The base is in the form of a cylindrical tube without a bottom.
• Bulb up to 15 watts.
• A container for a mixture of oils, the diameter of the edges of which should be slightly larger than the diameter of the base, and the diameter of the bottom should be smaller.
• Cartridge.
• Plug cable.
• Stand on which it will be possible to install a cartridge with a light bulb.

Progress

• Assemble the cartridge, cable and plug into a single structure.
• Screw the bulb into the socket.
• Install the assembled structure on the stand.
• Place the product under the selected base in such a way that the cable with the plug is not pinched or kinked anywhere.
• On top of the base, place a container that serves as a bowl for oil.
• Now it remains to pour a mixture of oils and water into the bowl and plug the plug into the outlet.

As you can see, it is not difficult to make an aroma lamp with your own hands, it is enough to make a little effort, ingenuity and imagination.

Principles of Aromatherapy

Now you know how an aroma lamp is made with your own hands - master classes on its creation are presented above. But, in order to get the maximum benefit from the aromatherapy procedure and not harm yourself and your loved ones, it is important to know a few rules:

• The first step before conducting aromatherapy is to ventilate the room for at least 15 minutes.
• Then you need to tightly close all windows and doors.
• A mixture of oils and water is poured into the bowl, at the rate of 2 tablespoons of water and 4 drops of essential oil for every 15 sq. m.
• They light a candle placed in a special hole, or plug the cable into an outlet.
• The procedure should be stopped after a maximum of two hours.

Oils suitable for aromatherapy

Usually, using an aroma lamp, a person is waiting for a certain effect: relaxation, concentration, treatment, awakening, etc. To obtain the desired effect, it is important to choose the right essential oil.

• Oils such as tangerine oil, tea tree oil, cedar oil, eucalyptus oil, peppermint oil, etc. are suitable for the prevention or treatment of colds.
• To awaken energy, use citrus oils, rosemary, etc.
• To relax, fill the aroma lamp with lavender or ylang-ylang oil.
• For a romantic evening, choose patchouli, rose, neroli or any aphrodisiac oil.

In this article, you got the answer to the question of how to make an aroma lamp with your own hands. Understand the basic principles of aromatherapy.

Experiment and make your life brighter.