How To Make Clay Diffuser Pendants -

Is it just me, or are store-bought air fresheners and candles ridiculously strong? I mean, I’m super sensitive to intense scents, so I can always get behind gentler aromas. Enter essential oils, one of the best ways to naturally make a room smell ah-mazing. I’ve personally been all about clay diffusers, which are easy for “displaying” an essential oil. Using one is also a lot safer than a wax warmer and tealight candle! Moreover, they’re ridiculously easy to make. All you need is a few basic supplies and simple techniques. When packaged with a bottle or two of essential oils, these clay diffusers will make awesome budget-friendly gifts.

Supplies:

Air-dry clay *
Round object *
Jewelry, pendants, skeleton keys, etc.
Rolling pin
Paintbrush or thin wood dowel
Embroidery thread and scissors (for hanging)

* The amount of clay depends on the size of your finished clay diffuser. For this project, I used a 1.5-inch wide ball of air-dry clay and an empty tealight holder. Jars, shot glasses, and cups work great for larger sizes.

1. Roll out the air-dry clay with the rolling pin. The clay should be the same thickness as 2 or 3 coins.

2. Press the round shape into the clay, applying firm pressure until it cuts completely through.

3. Separate the clay and remove the excess. You can roll up and re-use this clay for another diffuser.

4. Using the handle of the paintbrush, create a hole to make a hanging diffuser.

5. For a fun design, press different objects into the clay. I used a skeleton key and a jeweled pendant for the diffusers in this post. Other excellent ideas include lace or broken jewelry! If you’re up for the challenge, use a craft knife to carve a unique pattern.

6. Let the clay dry according to the package’s directions. For most brands, this will be about 24 hours.

Once dry, your diffusers are ready! This makes a super inexpensive gift for any essential oil lover. To use, just add a few drops of essential oil and leave out. To make it into jewelry, thread chain or cord through the hole.