Burning incense cones gives a room a rich aroma.
Incense cones give off pungent aromatic fragrances used to enhance the scent of a room in general or during meditation and yoga practice. Cone incense is crafted from a mixture of powder and essential oils, giving it a rich texture and scent. However, using cone incense is not as simple as lighting a candle and letting it burn; there are a few additional steps and pieces of information vital to achieving the best result when burning. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Select your incense burner. Brass burners work well with incense cones and come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and designs. Choose your brass burner carefully, however. Make sure that there is enough room to place the cone without burning yourself and make sure its sides are high enough to catch the ash from the cone. A good rule of thumb to check the size of the burner is to see if three of your fingers fit in the burner base. Of course, brass burners are not the only options. Wood and soapstone burners are also available; select your burner based on personal style and preference.
2. Place a small amount of sand, grain or rice at the bottom of the burner. Layer it evenly so that the cone sits flat on top. These elements help improve the airflow in your burner, while helping to conduct less heat throughout the surface or base of the burner.
3. Light the tip of the cone with matches or a lighter. Let 15 to 30 seconds pass and then extinguish the flame, blowing it out or fanning it with paper. The result will be a wafting spiral of smoke from the top of the cone as it begins to burn. Carefully place the cone in the burner and put a lid on top of it, if applicable. Allow the incense to burn down, giving off a rich aroma, until you are satisfied with the smell in the room.
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