So after seeing some tutorials on making your own Berger oil fragrances I went out and sourced the following: 91% isopropyl alcohol, fragrance oils, and a new wick.
I mixed approximately 18 drops of fragrance oils into my Berger lamp with about 1/3 of the lamp's capacity filled with isopropyl alcohol and lit it.
It worked very well, great smells and I burnt it for approximately 5 minutes - after blowing it out, the stone goes cold after about 5-10 minutes
When I switch back to the official oil it stays hot so I'm very confused, can someone please shed some light on things to check?
Many thanks in advance.
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You might have to add distilled water. Also try 99% rubbing alcohol.
Can you use your favourite perfume/cologne instead of essential/fragrance oil? Or does it have to be an oil based fragrance?
I discourage folks for making their own oils because of fire hazards with the essential oils. It can be too dangerous to mix and match and change things.
Best just to invest in the brand name if you must use these.
Please be aware that many people are allergic to these scents so if you are having holiday company you may want to forgo the use altogether and let the lovely scents and aromas of food and beverage stand on their own!
Just a safety first public service announcement from someone who worries and has allergies!
YOU ARE ONLY SUPPOSE TO HEAT THE STONE.
ONCE YOU PUT OUT THE FLAME YOUR STONE SHOULD STAY WARM FOR AWHILE.
YOU SHOULD NOT MIX ESSENTIAL OIL IN WITH LAMP OIL.
PUT ESSENTIAL OIL IN A CONTAINER TO EVAPORATE IT.
Instructions for making your own oil can be confusing as not too many say exactly the same thing.
I prefer using 91% Isopropyl alcohol but many say to use 99% for better results and I may try that also. I never leave mine burning for more than 3 minutes and this works for me. It may not be lasting as long as the expensive oil but long enough for me.
Maybe reread some answers and see if you may be doing something different than suggested. Many links are given so check those also.
The "recipes" quoted are strictly from one of these sites.
www.thriftyfun.com/
www.doityourself.com/
www.hunker.com/
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