How to Make DIY Incense
Ready to make your own incense? All you need is some dried herbs, makko powder and water.
Yield: 1 - 2 cones
Cost: $5
Equipment
- Dropper
- parchment paper
- Small bowl
- Mortar and pestle
Materials
- 3 teaspoons dried sage or any other herbs you like
- 1 teaspoon makko powder
- Distilled water
Instructions
- Using a mortar and pestle, crush the herbs into a fine powder.
- Combine 3 teaspoons powdered herbs with 1 teaspoon makko powder in a small bowl. Stir well.
- Add several drops of distilled water at a time until you reach a dough-like consistency. When the dough holds together and is easily shaped with your hands, you’ve added enough.
- Using your hands, shape the dough into cones approximately 1” tall by ½” wide. Place the cones on a lined baking tray and let dry for at least 12 hours, rotating halfway through.
- When completely dry, place a cone in the center of a heat-proof bowl. Light the tip of the cone and let it burn for several seconds before blowing out the flame. The incense should continue to smoke for between 30 minutes and an hour.
Notes
Store incense in an airtight container away from heat and direct light. Use within 6 months to a year. If the cones begin to fall apart before you have had a chance to use them, it's best to toss them out and make a fresh batch.