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| |  | Incense Safety Precautions and Instructions
(For Sticks, Cones, and Resins)
This page is for those of you who would like to venture into the wonderful world of incense, but have been afraid to ask how or just did not know who to ask. We don't promise to provide all the answers, just some of the basics to help you to enjoy your experience a little more :-)
First some basic instructions and safety precautions...
Burn VS Smolder Rather than use the phrase Burning Incense, you might think of Smoldering Incense. Smoldering is much more accurate and will produce much more enjoyable results. Most incense is ignited, then the fire is extinguished. This leads to smoldering, the actual "burn" of the incense.
ALWAYS use a heatproof container to burn your incense. Some incense can get VERY hot, hot enough to shatter a glass burner or a glass table top! Be sure your container will catch any falling ash and that the surface that your container will be sitting on is insulated from any heat. One favorite is a large ceramic bowl, filled with sand. The sand insulates the bowl and table surface from the heat of the incense.
NEVER leave your incense burning unattended. Pets and Children can get curious and can knock over your incense, possibly starting a fire or injuring themselves. An open window with blowing drapes, too near your incense, can spell disaster.
ALWAYS keep your incense away from your pets, children, draperies, or anything that might ignite because it comes into contact with fire.
ALWAYS be sure that your incense is completely extinguished before you dispose of the ashes. Ashes from charcoal, in particular, can remain hot for many hours after the charcoal "burns out". This is a possibility for all types of incense. Make sure that your incense is cold to the touch, before disposing of the remains.
Instructions - How To Burn Stick Incense
Most stick incense is made of a combination of herbs, wood, and/or oils, rolled onto a bamboo stick or wood punk. The stick has a narrow end, and a thicker coated end.
To light your stick incense, place the wooden end into a heatproof holder. (You can use a bowl of sand if you don't have a burner - just place the stick right into the sand. This holds the stick upright, so the ashes fall right back into the container.)
Light the coated end with a match or candle. Let the stick burn for about 10 seconds and blow or fan the flame out. If you still see a flame, you need to put it out. The incense must smolder, NOT burn, for you to get the proper fragrance. The end of the stick should burn hot red, but with no fire.
The stick should begin to smolder, letting out a fragrant smoke. The stick MUST smolder, or you will only get a charcoal/fire type of fragrance. This is the main reason people complain that the incense smells bad, or only burns for 3 minutes! If you let your stick incense smolder, your stick will probably burn like this for 30-45 minutes. This will depend on the type of stick incense and the size. (Our sticks burn for approx 45 minutes and our cones for 25 minutes.)
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| | | Instructions - How To Burn Cone Incense
Take the cone and set it in a heatproof container with the point facing up. (Try to avoid glass, as the bottom of the cone can get pretty hot.)
Light the narrowest end of the cone incense with a match, or candle. Let the fire burn for about 10 seconds, then blow out, or fan until the flame goes out. The end of the cone should burn hot red, but with NO fire.
The cone should begin to smolder, letting out a fragrant smoke. The cone must smolder, NOT flame, or you will only get a charcoal/fire type of fragrance. This is the main reason people complain that the incense smells bad, or only burns for 3 minutes! The fire MUST be out! If you let your cone incense smolder, your cone will probably burn like this, for 20-30 minutes. This will depend on the type of cone incense and the size. Our cones for 25 minutes (approx).
If you want more smoke, you may light a few more cones at the same time.
Known Issues For Cones-
If your cone incense goes out, it is usually because there is not enough oxygen to keep it burning. This will also depend on the quality of your incense and how much moisture the cones have been exposed to. Be sure to store your incense in a cool, dry place, out of direct sunlight.
You could also try adding some sand or ash underneath the cone to help dissipate heat and improve airflow.
If your cone incense burner has a lid, try removing that lid to give your cone more oxygen. (This is especially true if you live in a cooler climate and it's wintertime. Here in the north, our homes have much less oxygen available in winter and some cones will go out if burned in covered containers during this time.)
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| | | Instructions - How To Burn Resin Incense
Resins, gums, and woods are direct raw materials from the aromatic plants themselves. They have nothing in them which burns on its own, hence the need for a self-burning charcoal. This is one of the oldest and best ways to experience how incense should really smell. It is a little more involved than stick or cone incense, but the aroma is true and intense.
To use: Grind incense in a mortar if desired. Use self-lighting charcoal in an approved burner only - you can place sand or rocks in the burner to displace the heat if it doesn't have a screen. Take a charcoal tablet (or sometimes called a disc, brick or briquette) and light it with a match, lighter, or taper candle. If this is difficult, use tongs or needle-nose pliers or something similar to hold it - do NOT hold it with your fingers. It will instantly light across its surface and at this point you can put it in your burner (or if possible light it in your burner to start with). You will then want to leave it alone for a minute or two until it gets a nice white coating of ash over the tablet. Place a small amount of your resin (1/4 teaspoon or less) onto the tablet and that's it! (Remember, the more resin you add - the more smoke. A little goes a long way!) If it is too smokey, you can try putting a piece of foil over the charcoal and then putting your incense onto that. Or put the resin on the edge of the tablet instead of the center. One 33mm tablet may last up to 90 minutes so you could break the tablet in half if you wanted to.
Warnings: Use in a charcoal-safe burner only - NO wood or plastic because the charcoal gets very hot. Place in a safe, well-ventilated area away from flammable objects, children, and pets. If you want to extinguish it before the charcoal is done or you want to throw away the ashes, place in a container of water first. Do NOT just throw the tablet in the wastepaper basket as it may still be hot and will cause a fire! These are the same cautions and warnings that you should heed with any incense product inside your home.
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