How to make sandalwood incense

Sandalwood incense

Sandalwood incense is considered one of the most widely used types of incense, which is very popular in many different cultures and countries, especially those where incense is generally used in daily life. It is burned when celebrating religious occasions, while others use it in what is known as aromatherapy, or To perfume homes and various places, this incense can be made at home in several different ways, which will be discussed in the following article.

Methods of making sandalwood incense

There are many methods that can be used to make sandalwood incense, including the following:

How to make sandalwood incense sticks

Delicious sandalwood and gum incense are made by following these steps:

• the ingredients:
  • 4 tablespoons of ground sandalwood.
  • A teaspoon of guar gum.
  • gloves.
  • A small amount of water.
  • A mixing bowl, preferably glass.
  • Gum paste.
  • Leakproof caulking gun for making incense sticks with.
  • A wooden stick 15 cm long to measure with.
  • A piece of cardboard used for packaging as a postcard to store incense inside.
  • Waxed paper.
  • Cardboard or plywood.
  • Sharp knife.
  • Juice strainer.
• Manufacturing Method:
  • All ingredients are separated and filtered to ensure that there are no lumps inside them using a juice strainer.
  • Mix the previous ingredients together and gradually add a small amount of water, whether hot or cold, as desired.
  • Mix the ingredients well and knead by hand, so that the mixture is in the form of crumbs that are easy to shape by hand. To make crack-free incense balls using it.
  • Add 1/4 teaspoon of guar gum gradually to the mixture until the balls stick together and the sandalwood grains hold together well when shaped.
  • The resulting mixture is placed inside a cone-shaped caulking gun (a glue gun used to fill holes and openings), so that an amount of incense is tried to be pumped into the shape of sticks and its flexibility is tested by pressing on the gun. If a long incense stick is made without breaking or cracking, follow-up is done. If the sticks are broken, follow-up is done. The incense will need more water, so a small amount of it is added, mixed well, and the experiment is repeated until consistent incense sticks are obtained.
  • Prepare a sheet of waxed paper by laying it out on a workbench or using a sheet of plywood as a surface on which to make incense sticks.
  • Incense sticks are made using a gun by pumping the material inside them so that the length of one stick is approximately 15 cm. They are all arranged on the plywood or wax board in an orderly manner. The length can be checked using a wooden stick, also 15 cm long, along which all the sticks are lined up.
  • The sticks are arranged and fixed in a straight line, and adjusted before drying using the fingers, so that the lengthwise excesses, if any, are cut to obtain sticks of incense that are straight, elegant in shape and of equal length as well.
  • The resulting incense sticks are left for at least 24 hours on the wooden or wax board until they dry and solidify well before using and burning them. It is recommended to cover them afterward and place them inside the postal envelope. To maintain its strong and beautiful scent.

How to make sandalwood powder incense

This beautiful-smelling incense is made by mixing a group of fresh aromatic flowers and sandalwood powder, and is known as loose incense, in the following way:

• the ingredients:
  • A teaspoon of red sandalwood powder.
  • A teaspoon of lavender flowers.
  • A teaspoon of rosemary herb.
  • A teaspoon of thyme leaves.
  • A teaspoon of sage herb.
  • A teaspoon of mint leaves.
  • A pestle or electric blender.
  • Glass bowl for mixing.
  • A glass container with a tightly closed lid to store incense inside.
  • 3-4 drops of beautiful smelling essential oils.
• Manufacturing Method:
  • Use one spoon to measure all ingredients equally and put them in a bowl; To prepare it for grinding without having to pick it.
  • Grind the ingredients using a pestle or electric blender; To obtain a fine powder.
  • Add a spoonful of red sandalwood powder to the mixture of ground herbs and flowers.
  • Add 3-4 drops of a mixture of essential oils chosen as desired, such as: lavender, rosemary, mint, or others.
  • Mix the ingredients together well, either manually or using an electric mixer. To verify its mixture with sandalwood powder and obtain a good and pleasant-smelling incense.
  • The resulting incense is placed in a glass container with a tightly closed lid and stored in a dry, cool place away from sunlight, taking care not to open it unless you want to use it directly. To maintain his beautiful comfort.

How to use incense sticks made of sandalwood

Sandalwood incense is burned in the form of thin, longitudinal sticks like other different types of incense, where the flame is ignited from an external source such as a candle or lighter and placed directly on the incense sticks from above. It will be lit in turn and glow, then the flame source is removed from it so that it remains glowing and the beautiful and fragrant smell of burning incense emanates from it and fills the place, but there are some things that must be taken into account when lighting it; To ensure the safety of the place and its residents, including the following:

• Use incense, whether sandalwood or any other type, in a well-ventilated place away from fabrics and curtains that can get burned by the flames.
• Do not leave burning incense, regardless of its type or shape, unattended. To avoid accidents and fires.
• Do not place burning incense in a place near where children, pets, or moving objects such as curtains can reach or touch it, and keep it away from them as much as possible.
• Use incense externally for the purpose of perfuming the place and making it smell attractive, and do not let it touch the body, eat it, or use other incorrect methods.

Types of incense

Incense is classified based on how it is used into two types:

• Flammable incense This incense is in the form of cones or longitudinal sticks made of materials that flammable directly on their own when in contact with flame. They are easy to use compared to the difficulty of making them.
• Bulk incense (non-flammable) This incense is in the form of granules and is easy to make and mix, but it does not burn spontaneously like the previous type. Rather, it needs another substance to burn it, as charcoal discs are usually used after heating them, igniting them, and placing them underneath.