Aromatherapy originated in ancient times. The principles of scent healing have been used in Egypt, Greece, India, China and other Asian countries. Gradually, this trend spread to Europe and America. As you know, essential oils have a relaxing, calming, anti-inflammatory effect. You can choose the right smell for yourself and enjoy, while it is quite possible to make a device for supplying oil (which is called an "aroma lamp") with your own hands.
Device
A simple design of a container with essential oil and a heating element - that's what an aroma lamp is. With their own hands, this device was made (as mentioned earlier) back in ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. It was an ordinary lamp, over which a small container was installed (made of ceramics, glass and other naturalmaterials) - oil from various herbs was dripped into it with the addition of water.
It can be noted that at the moment the principle of the device has not changed much, but at the same time, the device is also used as an addition to the interior, as a lighting device or a flash drive.
Fitment Types
Aroma lamp (you can make a simpler version with your own hands) is of the following types:
- Classic instrument. The most common contraption consists of a bowl of water and oil heated with a burning candle.
- Electric aroma lamp. This device differs from the prototype in that a conventional mains-powered lighting bulb is used as a heating element. Moreover, this device is also used for soft lighting of the room.
- Aroma lamp with ultrasonic device. The principle of operation of this device is significantly different from previous types. Here, the oil is fed into the diffuser, where it evaporates under the influence of ultrasound. This aroma lamp (it will be difficult to make such a device with your own hands) does not produce side odors, such as from burning a candle, it is safe, since water is not used here, which, if handled carelessly, can lead to a short circuit in the mains. In addition, this device is economical, since the oil is not diluted, but immediately enters the diffuser.
How to make an aroma lamp with your own hands?
In order to make such a deviceon your own, you may need the following materials and tools:
- oblong tin can;
- small candle;
- metal scissors;
- bowl or other suitable utensils;
- glue and decorations (shells, sea stones and other materials).
This is a very simple way to make an accessory such as an aroma lamp with your own hands. The master class is presented below.
When choosing a jar, pay attention to the fact that the top of it should be smooth. Below, in the side surface, you need to make a small hole through which the candle will be installed. The bowl or other utensil should fit the top hole in the jar in such a way that the position of the bowl is stable. The surface of the jar can be decorated with various materials and glue as you wish. After that, you can set the bowl on the jar, fill it with water and add a few drops of oil.
This device has a good calming and healing effect. In addition, some essential oils (for example, coniferous) disinfect the air. This device can be installed anywhere in the house and enjoy pleasant aromas.
