Effusion Lamps.
Decorative lamps, also called "effusion lamps," use alcohol and fragrance as the "oil" which is only lit for a few minutes and then snuffed out. Once the flame is extinguished, the lamp will continue to permeate the home with the fragrance for up to 16 hours. Effusion lamps will destroy all odors and bacteria in the air. The lamp and oil is available for purchase, but the oil can be made at home.
Versatility
Due to the popularity of effusion lamps, the lamps are versatile and much safer than candles. Effusion lamps burn at approximately ¼ of the temperature that traditional candles burn. Effusion lamps have a stone burner with a wick attached. The wick extends down into the oil. Once the wick and burner is saturated with the oil, light the burner. After 3 minutes, extinguish the flame and the fragrance is emitted throughout the home.
Recipe
Items needed to make effusion lamp oil includes effusion lamp, 16 oz. of 91 percent isopropyl alcohol; ½ oz. distilled water, ½ oz. fragrance of essential oil; plastic container and measuring cup.
Combine the liquid ingredients in a plastic bowl with a lid. Attach the lid and shake lightly. This is a safe mixture for home use. After the ingredients are mixed, remove the stone burner, wick from the lamp and pour the oil into the lamp. Do not fill the lamp more than ½ full.
Replace the wick and stone in the lamp. Light the wick, and let it burn 3 minutes. Blow the wick out and place the effusion cap (the cap with holes) over the wick. The lamp will produce a fragrance until the lamp is empty. The lamp fragrance usually lasts 12 to 16 hours. When the lamp is empty, or if the user is ready to stop the lamp, replace the effusion cap with the snuffer cap (solid cap). This snuffs out the burner. Allow the lamp to cool.
Safety Considerations
While in use, the lamp needs to be in a location that is free from drafts. Additionally, set the lamp in a location that will prevent it from being turned over. As with any heat source, the lamp should never be left unattended.
Essential oils come in a variety of scents. Certain scents produce certain moods. For example, jasmine calms the nerves and spearmint relieves stress and fatigue.
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