DIY Essential Oil Diffuser Necklace

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This DIY essential oil diffuser necklace is easy to assemble and makes the perfect gift. Diffuser jewelry can be worn to receive aromatherapy benefits, boost the mood, and support the immune system.

Three essential oil diffuser necklaces on a white countertop.

I am not much of a jewelry person but give me a piece of jewelry that can be smothered in essential oils, and I am all in! A diffuser necklace is a perfect way to receive aromatherapy benefits all day long.

You can find a lot of premade diffuser necklaces online, or you can make your own at home. It is fun to make your own, so you can customize it the way you like!

Plus, it will make the best homemade Christmas gift for anyone on your list. I like to make these at the same time I make my homemade diffuser ornaments for my tree!

Keep reading to learn exactly how to make homemade diffuser necklaces! I will also share my favorite essential oils to use on the jewelry and how to care for your diffuser necklace.

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Why You’ll Love It

Aromatherapy: Diffuser jewelry is a great way to enjoy the benefits of aromatherapy on the go. I love using essential oils to help with calming, energizing, focus, and more. Diffusers are a great way to use aromatherapy at home, but a diffuser necklace goes with you everywhere!
Fun DIY: Making these clay necklaces is such a fun craft with beautiful results. You’ll love molding the clay in different ways and stringing the necklaces! You can even get the kids involved or make it a fun girl’s night.
Make it your own: A big benefit of making your own diffuser jewelry is you can make it customized for your tastes! Change the pendant shape and size, add beads or paint, or swap out the string to make it something you’ll love wearing.

A hand holding a clay diffuser necklace with twine and a bead threaded through it.

Materials Needed

Air dry clay
Bamboo skewer: You need a skewer or another pointed object to poke a hole in your pendant for the string to go through.
Hemp cord: Any string you prefer for your necklace will work! I used hemp cord because I like the look of it.
Small cookie cutter or cap: You can use whatever you’d like to cut your clay into a shape. Small cookie cutters, the cap of a bottle, or just a pair of scissors will work. This depends on what you have available and the shape you’d prefer for your necklace.
Essential oils: You’ll need your favorite essential oils to enjoy once your diffuser necklace is ready to use!

Optional Additions

Decorative beads: Make your necklace extra pretty with decorative beads, if you like!
Paint: I left my clay bare so it absorbs the oils more easily. If you prefer the painted look, you can paint your pendant once the clay has dried.

How to Make a Diffuser Necklace

Shaping a piece of clay into a flat, circular shape.

Step 1. Start by shaping the clay into a “patty.” You want it to be about 1/4″ thick.

Pressing a circular cap into a sheet of clay.

Step 2. Use a cookie cutter or circular object to cut the clay into your desired shape. I used the cap of my avocado oil for a circular pendant. If you prefer a square, you can cut it with scissors or a knife.

Poking a hole in a clay circle with a bamboo skewer.

Step 3. Make a hole near the top of the shape with a bamboo skewer. This will be the hole where you string the hemp or leather through, so be sure it is big enough for this.

Stringing a piece of twine through a clay pendant with a hole in the top.

Step 4. Set the pendant aside for 2-3 days or until it is completely dry. Once the pendant is dry, string the pendant onto a piece of hemp. Add decorative beads if desired.

How to Use an Essential Oil Diffuser Necklace

Drop 4-6 drops of essential oil onto the clay pendant of the necklace. Wear the necklace to enjoy aromatherapy benefits throughout the day! As the scent fades, apply more essential oils as needed.

Essential Oils for the Diffuser Necklace

With a few exceptions, you can use any essential oils for diffuser jewelry. You can use a single essential oil or a blend of essential oils.

Best Oils for Diffuser Jewelry

Lavender
Roman Chamomile
Ylang Ylang
Patchouli
Jasmine
Tangerine
Wild Orange
Bergamont
Lemon
Sandalwood
Cedarwood
Cypress
Vetiver

Note: Avoid using hot oils before diluting them first. This includes oregano, clove, cinnamon, cassia, and thyme.

Essential Oil Blends for Diffuser Jewelry

While you wear the diffuser jewelry, you will receive aromatherapy benefits. Try some of these blends below to target a particular ailment or mood:

Calming

3 drops lavender
2 drops copaiba
1 drop bergamot

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Uplifting

3 drops lemon
2 drops lime
1 drop wild orange

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Happy

3 drops sandalwood
2 drops tangerine
1 drop wild orange

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Stress

3 drops vetiver
2 drops lavender
1 drop copaiba

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Mood Support

3 drops ylang ylang
2 drops frankincense
1 drop Roman chamomile

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Immune Support

3 drops wild orange
2 drops frankincense
2 drops copaiba

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Clear Breathing

3 drops eucalyptus
2 drops lime
2 drops peppermint

Get the oils for this blend here.

Expert Tips

Feel free to get creative with your necklace. You can make unique shapes out of the clay, make multiple smaller pendants, or even try your hand at making clay beads.
I prefer to leave my clay pendant bare so it absorbs essential oils more easily, but if you prefer to paint it, you can. Once the pendant is completely dry, paint it as desired before adding the string.
Avoid hot oils on your necklace as they can burn the skin, including oregano, clove, cassia, cinnamon, and thyme. If you want to use hot oils, dilute them in a teaspoon of carrier oil before adding them to the necklace.
If you put photosensitive oils on the necklace, avoid going out in the sun with them.
If making a DIY pendant isn’t your thing, you can make a simple diffuser necklace with store-bought beads and some string. The best beads to use for essential oil diffuser jewelry are lava stone, wood, leather, or clay. These porous materials can absorb oils easily.
Once you learn how to make a diffuser necklace, you can easily follow this same recipe for other diffuser jewelry. You can make DIY diffuser bracelets, ankle bracelets, or rings.

Holding an air dry clay necklace out after running the string through it.

FAQs

What’s a diffuser necklace?

Diffuser jewelry is made with a porous, absorbent material such as clay. Before wearing the jewelry, you add a few drops of essential oils to the clay and receive the aromatherapy benefits of essential oils as you wear the diffuser necklace. Diffuser jewelry is a great way to take your essentials on the go easily.

How do I clean my diffuser necklace?

Diffuser necklaces that are made out of clay should not be cleaned under running water. It is best to wipe them clean with a dry cloth. If a dry cloth isn’t getting a particular spot clean, you can use a very damp cloth on the clay. It is delicate, so wipe softly and do your best to keep it clean.