Making Your Own Incense: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-226
Tina Sams
Language: English
Pages: 32
ISBN: 158017275X
Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub
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You’re burning what you want! Incense has been burned for thousands of years. Remember the wonderful tale of the Three Wise Men bearing gifts of frankincense and myrrh to baby Jesus? These gifts of the Magi were incenses highly valued for their fragrances. To this day, frankincense and myrrh are the most well-known resins used as incense. In many Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches, incense mixtures containing frankincense and myrrh are still burned during sacred rituals. What’s.
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) Coriander has a fresh, almost lemony aroma with an herby background — a wonderfully calming, uplifting scent for any kitchen. Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus) Dried and ground eucalyptus leaves are very aromatic when burned. We do not suggest burning the preserved bluish green eucalyptus sold for use in crafts because its preservative is an allergen for many. Instead, search out the pale yellow-green eucalyptus, which can be purchased from herb shops, in bulk or.
Resins, gums, or fragrant woods with 1 part of powdered charcoal pellets. To powder the charcoal pellets, place them in a thick plastic bag and crush them with a hammer. Combustible Cones and Sticks Cones and sticks are what most people generally think of as incense. These solid forms, when lit, will smolder after the flame has been extinguished, giving off a scent. The handmade version of this incense is the most complicated to make, yet somehow the most satisfying. We find that gum.
Tragacanth is easier to use for our combustible incense recipes. However, you can use gum arabic if you prefer — see page 9 for mixing directions. Combustible cones and sticks are what most people think of as incense. Making Your Own Sticks and Cones Step 1. Combine gum tragacanth with very warm water, using 1 cup (240 ml) of water for every teaspoon (5 ml) of gum tragacanth. Mix thoroughly. Set aside. Step 2. Lay out a square of waxed paper on a level work surface. Step 3. Choose.