Making your own inscense

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Can anyone tell me just how to make my own incense? I just love burning it and

do burn some everyday. I would love to know how to do this. Thanks so much,

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There are lots of different ways. Some people blend loose ingredients and

sprinkle them on a piece of lit incense charcoal. Some bind together sprigs of

dried herbs.

 

To make cones, here's a fairly simple method....

 

2 tsp. ground resin (frankincense, myrrh, dragon's blood, etc.)

2 tsp. ground botanical (lavender, rose, patchouli, etc.)

4 tsp. ground wood (sandalwood, santal, cedar, etc.)

1 tsp. orris root (optional - helps to hold fragrance)

 

1/8 cup water (other liquids may be used)

1 scant tsp. salt peter

1/2 tsp. gum tragacanth

 

Blend together the top 4 ingredients.

Mix the water, salt peter, and gum tragacanth, and allow to thicken.

 

Mix the wet and dry ingredients together. You may need a bit more water, and

if so, add plain water, 1/2 tsp. at a time until the mixture is a firm,

moldable dough.

 

Shape into cones, " snakes " , coins, or roll out and score into postage stamp

sized flat pieces.

 

Allow to dry for a couple of days on waxed paper, turning each day. They

should be dry and ready to use in 3-4 days.

 

You can add a few drops of essential oil to the dough while blending.

 

 

 

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