How to Make Indian Incense

Mankind has used incense has used for thousands of years in everything from religious rituals and medicinal practices to spiritual purification. Indian incense is commonly used today to relax, invigorate and cleanse both the body and the home. Making your own hand-dipped Indian incense sticks is easy, inexpensive and it's a fun project. All it takes is a little time and a few easy steps.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Indian fragrance oil (Sandalwood, Frankincense, Myrrh, or Lotus)
• DPG solvent
• Incense sticks (bundled)
• Glass container (tall vase or cylinder) or small plastic bucket
• Drying rack
• Glass or metal baking pan
• Paper towels

1. Mix one part aromatherapy oil to two to three parts DPG solvent in a glass container or small plastic bucket. Make sure that there will be enough mixture to cover approximately 3/4 of the incense stick's length.

2. Drop your incense stick bundle into the mixture. Soak the sticks for 24 hours.

3. Line the glass or metal baking pan with a thick layer of paper towels. Place the dry rack on top of the paper towels.

4. Remove the incense stick bundle from the container and place on the drying rack. Dry for at least 48 hours.

Tips & Warnings

• Incense sticks, DPG solvent and incense fragrances can be purchased online or at many craft and hobby stores.
• Save the used fragrance mixture in a glass or plastic container to use again.
• If you don’t have a drying rack, hang bundled incense sticks to dry over a stack of paper towels.
• Un-bundling the sticks and using a fan can cut down on the drying time.

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