How to burn Incense

 

Safety First
Always place your incense on a heat-resistant surface, away from drafts, pets, and flammable materials. Never leave burning incense unattended.

How to Burn Incense Sticks

  1. Place the unlit end of the incense stick securely into an incense holder.
  2. Light the coated tip of the stick with a match or lighter.
  3. Let the flame burn for about 5 to 10 seconds, then gently blow or fann it out.
  4. The tip should now glow red and release a steady stream of fragrant smoke.

How to Burn Incense Cones

  1. Place the flat bottom of the cone on a heat-proof dish or a designated cone stand.
  2. Light the pointed tip of the cone until a flame catches.
  3. Allow the flame to burn for 10 to 15 seconds so the ember gets fully established, then carefully blow it out.
  4. The tip will glow like a hot coal and begin to release smoke.

How to Burn Loose Resins (Frankincense, Myrrh, Copal, Oud..,etc.)

  1. Hold a charcoal disk with metal tongs and light the edge until it starts to spark.
  2. Place the lit charcoal into a heat-safe resin burner filled with a layer of sand or salt to absorb the heat.
  3. Wait a few minutes until the charcoal turns gray and is covered in ash.
  4. Sprinkle a small pinch of loose resin directly onto the hot charcoal to release the aromatic smoke.
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