Tricks to pouring from glass bottles?

[lpstephy85]

Does anyone have any tips or tricks on how to pour EO/FO from glass bottles like those from WSP or BB? Anytime I am trying to measure I always spill down the side of the bottle because of the way it pours out.

 

[TVivian]

Yes. Hold a toothpick or chopstick to the side lip of the bottle and pour right down the pick!!

 

[hmlove1218]

Yes. Hold a toothpick or chopstick to the side lip of the bottle and pour right down the pick!!

I make a mess even doing this so I've just given up on pouring. I use the little pipettes to transfer the EO/FO to my weighing container.

 

[MarisaJensen]

I'm a clutz and always make a mess when pouring so I have pipettes. Different sizes help to get what I need out, they are so helpful for me.

 

[boyago]

get a sack of disposable pipettes. They are about $5 for a hundred on amazon.

 

[ronrho56]

I too use the pipettes. I have never had any luck with the toothpick trick, or just pouring from the bottles.

 

[cmzaha]

I do not try to pour slowly. I always pour my fo into a beaker and if I pour to much it is easy to pour back into the bottle. Trying to pour just a little or to slowly will definetly cause it to go down the side

 

[shunt2011]

I too pour quickly or use a pipette.....otherwise I make a mess.

 

[Sislea]

I am not good at pouring EOs. I broke down and purchased glass droppers for each bottle. When I run out of one bottle of that particular oil, I just put my glass dropper/lid on the new one. And if I don't have a spare on hand, I do not throw the bottle away until my new one arrives so I know what dropper I used for my lavender

 

[maya]

With great confidence.

 

[DeeAnna]

If you have been using the "chopstick" method with poor luck, try using a larger and/or smoother item, not a rough small item. If a toothpick doesn't work for those tiny EO bottles, try a chopstick (larger item) or use the side of a plastic drinking straw (large, smooth item) as if it's a chopstick. If a chopstick doesn't work for a larger bottle, try the flat of a butter knife held against the mouth of the bottle. It's also good to experiment with a bottle of water first to get the hang of it.