prettytoya Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 All-I just discovered effusion lamps today and researched recipes for making the oil. I know basic stuff about them, is anyone familiar enough with these to give me any pointers/advise/recipes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camay Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 I just discovered these this week too. I purchased a couple from Candle Soylutions (there is a link here on the page just below the Peak add). I got it last night and tried the fragrance that came with it for free (I chose the "By the Sea" fragrance). This filled up my whole large family room within 15-30 minutes. Only thing is I don't like the fragrance, it is very florally. So now I am looking to use my own stash of FO to make fuel. I found this online:"91% ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL (not 70%) can be bought at WalMart & just about any pharmacy. It costs about $1.19 for 16 oz.Used straight, it will get rid of odors; add 2 teaspoons of any decent quality fragrance oil to a pint of 91% Isopropyl Alcohol to duplicate the "boutique refills"Also, after you use the lamp for a while - or - leave your lamp sit filled & unused for a while, the stone gets gunked up by the oil ... soak the stone & wick assembly for 24 hours in straight 91% Isopropyl Alcohol to clean it."I'll try to get to Walmart for the alcohol today or tomorrow. I only have the 70% here at home. I'll let you know how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valleygrls98 Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Yup use the 91% alchohol and some FO if your stone clogs you can just run the Alchohol and it will clean it out !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildangel112 Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 I use 4 oz. 91% alcohol with 3 ml. fragrance mix. The mix is 50/50, DPG and fo/eo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 Does anyone feel it cleans the air like they say? We all have allergies here and one of the sites said these are suppose to clean the air and help with allergies. I have some citrus EOs and those are suppose to help so I thought this may be a way to help freshen the air.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prettytoya Posted August 4, 2008 Author Share Posted August 4, 2008 Ladies-thank you all for your replies! I went out looking yesterday-didn't find any I like. I'm really wanting one-the clean air aspect (I have asthma) as well as the fragrance properties (making my own fuel-yah!) I'm looking forward to. Camay-make sure you keep me posted on what you find! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smacky Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 I have used these for over 15 years, to say they clean the air....I don't think so, but it sure does a lovely job of fragrancing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going2Adopt Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Has any one seen a place to buy the containers with out the tops so you could make your own lamp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prettytoya Posted August 6, 2008 Author Share Posted August 6, 2008 I haven't-but if I find links-I'll definitely post them for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Does anyone feel it cleans the air like they say? logic tells me... not a chance.especially if allergens are an issue - how could one little flame eliminate dust, molds, and pollen from the air? heck even my big a$$ air purifiers with hepa filters struggle to keep up. and if you have asthma to deal with I don't suggest room fragrancing but that's my own reco - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prettytoya Posted August 14, 2008 Author Share Posted August 14, 2008 Thanks to everyone for helping out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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