Resin Incense is incense in its most raw natural state. It is the oldest form of incense and was used in temples, churches and ancient rites.

I use this type of incense for rituals and special events.  It takes a little more preparation and time than lighting an incense stick, but it is well worth the effort.

1. Use the correct container to burn your charcoal.  I recommend a metal container with a grate.
2. I like to put sand in the bottom for easy clean up.
3. Turn the grate over so it is concave.
4. Light the charcoal.  I start the charcoal outside because it’s “self-lighting” which means lots of sparks and sometimes smoke. I use tongs to help me adjust the charcoal on the grate. Once the sparking stops, I bring it inside.
5. Turn the charcoal with the little bowl facing up.
6. Let the charcoal go gray.
7. Add a little resin (3 – 6 bits or about an 1/8th. of a teaspoon.) Let this melt in and the smoke to dissipate before adding more.
8. That is it.  Sit back and enjoy the first incense created.  Charcoal and leaves, herbs, sap, etc.

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