Between a busy lifestyle and the quick availability of sweet and fizzy beverage options, getting enough water each day isn’t always easy; but it is important.
Experts in fields from beauty to medicine agree that hydration’s role in proper physical function cannot be overstated. According to the Mayo Clinic, your daily activities, such as breathing and sweating, deplete your hydration, making a fluid intake of 13 cups for men and 9 cups for women crucial—more if you are exercising or live in a hot climate.
Not in the habit of drinking enough? With a custom glass water bottle and your favorite sweet essential oils, you’ll love meeting your daily goal! Check out our fun, easy DIY instructions below for etching a personalized design on your water bottle. Almost all of the necessary supplies should be available at your local crafts store.
Step 1: Gather Your Materials
- Glass water bottle: Do not use plastic, as some essential oils may erode the material
- Adhesive stencils: Find alphabet and decorative designs at craft stores or create your own design using clear laminate paper and a trimming knife or vinyl cutter.
- Painter’s tape
- Glass etching cream
- Paintbrush
- Cotton balls
- Rubber gloves
- Rubbing alcohol
Step 2: Etch Your Water Bottle
- Work in a well-ventilated area and wear an old, long-sleeved shirt and rubber gloves.
- Wash and dry your water bottle; then wipe it thoroughly with rubbing alcohol.
Carefully place your adhesive stencil designs, making sure to smooth out any air pockets.- If desired, use painter’s tape to line the edges of your stencil and cover any areas you don’t want frosted.
- Shake the etching cream to combine contents and pour some onto a disposable plate.
- Wearing gloves and using your brush or sponge, apply a smooth, thick layer of etching cream to the stenciled area.
- Let sit for 5–15 minutes, following the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Rinse off the etching cream with water in a stainless steel sink, using the brush to remove excess etching cream. Be sure not to use a porcelain sink.
- Remove stencils and dry with a cotton ball. Wash the bottle with soap and water before use.
Step 3: Drink Up!
Glass bottles allow you to add your favorite essential oils to water for a sweet kick! Here are some of our picks:
- Lemon Oil
- Jade Lemon Oil
- Peppermint Oil
- Grapefruit Oil
- Tangerine Oil
- Citrus Fresh Oil
- Slique Essence
- Lavender Oil
Did you also know that you can get the benefits of some essential oils by ingesting them? For this reason, Young Living developed the Vitality™ line to provide a clear distinction between oils suitable for internal use and oils that are for topical and aromatic use only. All are the same premium, authentic essential oils, we’ve just labeled them differently so there’s no confusion at the time of choosing which oils to add to your water bottle.
To learn more about our Vitality™ line and which Essential Oils are Safe to Ingest, click here.
What are your creative ways you ensure you’re drinking enough water? What are some of your favorite essential oils to add to water? Share your ideas in the comments!
Hi! Is a food grade silicone straw safe to drink out of? I don’t like the coldness of stainless steel straws. Thanks!
Hello Christy, It should be fine to use a silicone straw, however, we do recommend cleaning after each use. Thanks for stopping by!
Thanks!
Is a stainless steel bottle okay to use? Also are EO safe to use while pregnant? Diluted with water of course.
Hi Janessa, We don’t expect any problems trying the etching on stainless steel, however, we have not tested or tried using it yet. Give it a try and let us know how it works!
As with any medical condition it is strongly recommended that, prior to use of essential oils, you seek the advice and recommendation of a competent, trained health care advisor who is experienced in Essential Oil usage. It is generally recommended to avoid overuse and excessive use of Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea), Sage (Salvia officinalis), Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare), Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis), Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare), and Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens) as well as the blends and supplements that contain these oils. Do not use RutaVaLa™ or the RutaVaLa roll-on products if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or could possibly be pregnant. Thanks for stopping by!
Hi,
Can i drop essential oils in my stainless steel water bottle?
Thx
Hi Irene, Yes, stainless steel water bottles work great for adding essential oils. Thanks for stopping by!
There’s a recipe on the bag. :) That’s what I use. :)
I have a glass water bottle with a stainless steel cap. The inner ring of the cap is made from silicone — will thisbbe safe if I add citrus oils to my water in this glass bottle?
Hello Kelli, Thanks for stopping by. We do not see any problem with using your glass water bottle. We suggest rinsing out after each use and not storing for extended periods of time as well as keeping it in upright position. We hope this helps!
Is it ok to use an aluminum container for storing diluted oils? Such as for making a face toner… or would glass or stainless steel be best?
Hi Felecia, We recommend using stainless steel or glass as a container when using essential oils. Thanks for stopping by with your question!