DIY Incense Cones | World Crafted

[@MsScorpyscorp]

Robert, we use Incense sticks and cones in various fragrances, from sandalwood to Jasmine, from rose to tuberoses, here in India, all the time. All our auspicious occasions and temple ceremonies are incomplete without them. How beautifully and carefully, you explained the procedure. This series is turning out to be quite spectacular. 👏👏👏

[@kincommunity]

Wow that's so cool! Thanks for sharing with us.

[@belavilinka401]

Where could I get the info on what are good combinations of herbs?

[@rosetale2027]

@@belavilinka401 you can buy on Amazon search for agarbatti .

[@BoneItis639]

@@belavilinka401 ah just look em up online

[@Magickalhealingworks]

Any help on Agarbatti masala recipe!? 🙌🏻🙏🙏🙏

[@benjiL04]

You have no idea how much I love that you approach this stuff through the lens of culture and indigenous history, and not modern "witchcraft"

[@romanholtzen]

Omg his voice is so soothing 😌

[@kincommunity]

I know his voice is amazing isn't it!? So calming!

[@irisarabia4390]

true

[@hungrysimi]

Roman Holtzen idk why but his tone of voice annoys me :/

[@nirvanashotsphotography3486]

I agree... so calming and relaxing

[@veganvocalist4782]

Roman Holtzen I know 😂 ahhhhhhhh 😴 read me a bed time story

[@rebeccadanger9214]

Some form of smoke cleansing exists in every culture since man discovered fire. THANK YOU for your respectful and accurate description of smudging, and for your craft tutorial being respectfully inspired by smudging without being appropriative! This is a beautiful example of enjoying and learning about different cultures without appropriating them! Also, the jar idea with the match-strike top is cuuuuuute! I know I'll be using this for gifts soon! Thank you! 😍

[@BoneItis639]

Make sure you use strike anywhere matches. If you use regular matches, instead of sandpaper you must use a phospherous pad.

[@dominionjay6332]

This is really good & respectful. For my people we usually don't blow out our incense. Also note: if you purchase white sage, make sure you get it from an indigenous supplier because it is endangered. Other types of sage work just as well, like garden/culinary sage.

[@kepler9920]

White sage is not listed as endangered anywhere, nor has it ever been. That's just a rumor that got spread around from people who were concerned it might be because of over harvesting from selfish assholes. Luckily I don't have to buy it, my mil had it in her garden.

[@dominionjay6332]

@@kepler9920 Ooh I love it when it's fresh from the garden! (btw thanks for LMK, I looked some stuff up & while it is not endangered, you're right, there is concern for it becoming endangered. either way, native people are more likely to harvest it according to the law of honourable harvest, but as long as you or your supplier harvests it with proper respect then imo it should be fine. Different ppl have different views tho, some natives say only natives can use it, others say non-natives can participate in its use only if the person actually handling it is native, etc, I'm coming from a more northern stance for example)

[@toddrobinson6052]

Thanks for this guidance! With this foundation, the possibilities seem endless... I used a coffee grinder to get my cedar needles into a powdery form. I formed a cone mold from the metal cap of a cosmetic bottle by cutting and rolling with writing pens of various girths. Many slender consumer bottle caps can serve as a mold. A large thimble could be refined as well. Happy creating folks!

[@kaykay9659]

His voice makes me want to melt in my seat. Soooo soothing. I could listen to you talk all day. 🥴

[@SimplyHandmade]

This is spectacular. I love how you take the time to explain the origin of the craft you're creating.

[@kincommunity]

So happy you like that part :)

[@sabrinambabe5181]

Too bad he didnt light the sage bundle correctly and you never blow put sage...non native should use common sage or other herbs like rosemary or lavender

[@BradBKelly]

Love his calming voice along with the idea of gifting the homemade incense…… so so ….. calming… got me sold on the idea 💡

[@patriciahiranocolquiet9126]

We appreciate your detailed DIY demonstration. Presentation was excellent! 🌟

[@carrie8541]

I'd love to receive a gift of home made, hand dipped, incense cones that someone made with their own two hands and made with love. Sure better than a no thought present from the store. I love how he added the sand paper top for striking the matches. Well done!

[@grpsuk]

Very clear pronunciation & good word flow. No beating around the bush. Thank you for sharing your experience.Greetings from Sri Lanka.

[@mayrlucerodrigues1005]

loved it! I've made with eucalyptus bark powder and white pitch instead

[@blissgirl9052]

"Fragrant ribbons of smoke." Aahh, how lovely!

[@eunefelisso7513]

This is so far my favourite recipe for creating incense. Simple and peaceful. Very lovely!

[@ericalasorsa2792]

Avoid using over harvested white sage, that’s also ceremonial to indigenous people. Any other variety of sage will work just as well!

[@dominionjay6332]

Thank you! I like to use culinary sage bc as a chef I have it on hand. It is so nice! Growing your own sage also helps you to know that it is ethically sourced & it is closer to you.

[@Moon-oc3uw]

Thank you as a indigenous person

[@vikingsong2068]

"indigenous people" don't own sage or incense. They just think they do. FYI, all humans are indigenous. Not just PoC..

[@michaelbessette8685]

It is easy to grow your own. Once they get started, they are like weeds, much like mugwort.

[@kagevista3375]

@@AdamFontenet white sage is also endangered so I still wouldn’t recommend it

[@lajwantishahani1225]

I love the simplicity in your ingredients and process. Here in India handmade agarbatti/joss sticks or even the cones with natural ingredients have recently become hard to find. I've decided to try and make my own and am in the process of powdering a few spices, I love the fragrance of cinnamon and it's woody. Next time I will stick to fewer spices for that individual fragrance. Thank you for this video. Lajo

[@Bored-Goth-Chick]

His voice has such a calming effect.

[@VelvetMaiden]

This is my first video on making DIY incense cones, and it was very enjoyable to watch. I looked at Kin as a potential subscriber, but wasn't a fan of the rest of the material posted there, so when I found that Robert had his own page (which you can reach by clicking on his name at the very bottom of the Description next to Collaborator), I was so excited. I look forward to watching more of his crafting videos!

[@feraltrafficcone4483]

People doin’ this to clear their house of “negative energy” I’m just here to make my house smell good

[@masonheipel]

same thing

[@hollietoronto]

Two in one 😁✨

[@broccoligirl9019]

It's a hit two birds with one stone type thing

[@TheTarbita]

I love the quality of the content and he is magnificent as a host. subscribded.

[@kincommunity]

Awesome! Glad you like it!! Thanks!!

[@vixenlarue1998]

Beautifully explained and wonderfully put together video!!! LOVE the idea of using icing bag tips to shape the cones.

[@createthebalance]

His voice makes me want to fall in love with earth. 🥰

[@lafinitryder]

What a wonderful idea!! If appropriate, could you please supply online references to where I can purchase the supplies to make my own? Thank you!!

[@dominionjay6332]

I know that I'm a bit late, so sorry about that. I would recommend going to a local grocery store & getting culinary sage because it is cheaper & not endangered. If you purchase white sage, make sure you are getting it from an ethical indigenous supplier.

[@ticklespark]

Thank you so much for making this! I’ve loved using incense cones for a while, but the ones I like don’t order to where I live. Curious on how you would approach making cedar cones? The ones I used to have were amazing.

[@_.-._.-.]

You'd hang cedar branches to dry, then just grind them up like they did in the video with the sage :)

[@juliecarrier385]

Thank you for this video! As I am shopping to buy sage leaves, would you know how many grams of sage leaves were needed to get 3 teaspoons of powdered sage? Thank you!

[@GemmaWeirs]

Thanks for the helpful video. :) I made some cones using your technique with makko powder and finely powdered aromatic. They've been drying out for about 36 hours but I've just tried to burn one. I hold the lighter flame to the tip for several seconds until the tip glows, but then it stops burning after about 10 seconds. What's gone wrong? They feel dry to me, but are you sure they don't need to dry out for longer? I've heard it can take up to a month of drying time, but it's not humid here.

[@roxyfur]

What's soothing is your perfectly pronounced words and quit voice. Ahhhh

[@channelhismojo]

Except "pestle". The T is silent.

[@conradreyes5391]

Thanks for sharing this video, may I ask how long is the self life of these incense cones?

[@anniebygrave9300]

A wonderful video! Thank you so much! I have been researching how to make my own cones at home and this is perfect. If this helps, I have found an incense cone making tool on AliExpress. It is an acrylic mould with two sides that are clamped together and held by butterfly screws. You fill one side with a mounded amount of the paste and clamp the other side on to it, making bullet shaped cones. The mould makes 8-10 cones at once which would be time-saving, especially if you want to make a lot of cones for Xmas gifts. In addition, you can get electric spice grinders that will finely powder the dried leaves for you. This is especially useful if you have arthritis and cannot gring by hand using a pestle and mortar. If you want an even burn and smoother cone, it is recommended to sieve the dry ingredients before adding the water. I wanted to share these ideas as they may be useful for people who would like to make their own bullet shaped cones like you can buy in the shops. You can also use the mould as a holder to drill the center of your cones out to make backflow cones. Backflow cones are currently quite expensive to buy and frequently of poor quality, often made from lumber sawdust and just smelling of burnt old wood! Make your own and get the smell exactly as you like using natural ingredients, and you can avoid the chemical rubbish out there.

[@eleanor597]

Hello, Could I have a little more information about the mould you found please? :) Thank You.

[@sunitajagoo1593]

thank you so much! can you give the name of the incense mold and any particular brand of grinder?

[@anniebygrave9300]

@@sunitajagoo1593 You just look on Google for incence cone molds and you can find many of them. Most of them are acrylic and don't do many cones, but I did find a more expensive wooden one that makes a larger number. I searched for 'incence cone mold alibaba' and then selected the Google images tab and browsed until I found something. For the spice grinders look on ebay or Amazon and there are many. I was very lucky in that I found a spice grinder left behind at the very back of a cupboard when I moved into a new house!

[@leahsandow9300]

I absolutely LOVE THIS!!! I am going to try this for my Sister-in-law's new home! Thank you Robert! I have seen only 2 videos of yours and I have to Subscribe!!

[@bigbearhomestead]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video, we are going to give it a shot with the herbs that we grow on our homestead

[@roachdoggjr45]

wrap the incense in parchment paper first, then push in the mold, so you pull on the paper. Much easier.

[@guidofaria6721]

Charming voice of a charming man. Thanks for the well produced video.

[@kincommunity]

You're welcome!

[@guidofaria6721]

That was nice.

[@madebyshaima]

Hi wonderful video, I have question please. How can you harden the cones so it won't break down while storing or gifting them?

[@harryfarmer3847]

Great video. I use to make them from powdered cinnamon and water only. I liked them alot. But I will definitely try these.

[@vickiemccullough9021]

This is the best tutorial on making incense cones this guy is the bomb!!!

[@judis.1810]

Very informative tutorial, thank you for sharing!

[@beebaka2]

It look super easy and relaxing to me, thank you.

[@anhourwithnature7134]

His voice is so soothing...

[@mariloutaurines-rispal4129]

As usual the episode was original, smart, well explained and really interesting ! Thank you very much Robert !

[@CorvoStivali]

You're so pleasant! Your instructions are so clear. Thank you.

[@thegodkayol8060]

Thanks for sharing. I'll definitely try it

[@acmulhern]

This is really cool! Is there any substitute for the makko powder? Can't find it online where I live

[@kincommunity]

We'll let Robert weigh in on this. Stay tuned :)

[@albertan827]

Honey is an alternative for makko powder. But you have to boil it to make it thicker and more sticky before using it.

[@patchoulidragonsblood882]

Oh wow, this is easier than I thought! I'll try this sometime. Thank you!

[@IMDEDE2]

Awesome technique! Are you able to incorporate other ingredients such as essential oils?..

[@kincommunity]

See above :)

[@virginiajones3803]

Thanks! Could you please share where you sourced the nice jars with metal lids. Too often they are plastic lids or cork lids and hard to find. Thank you.

[@moammedabdallah7543]

Thank you dear Mku powder necessary in all mixing and incense and thank you

[@SherrhondasAse]

Wow, this was nothing short of awesome!

[@themagnificentsans8317]

Tip, the finer you grind the herbs the more evenly and better it will burn. Using a coffee grinder really helps with this

[@GodfreyJust]

Thank you, I was just wondering the same: if I should use my coffee grinder for a finer mixture.

[@Kylie11724]

What a lovely video. I enjoyed listening to you a lot. Thanks! 👍

[@fakeyawns]

Pro tip 1: if you have an electric coffee grinder, use that instead of a mortar and pestle. Pro tip 2: Pestle has a silent T.

[@nja3224]

Great idea using the cake decorating tips as a mold. 👍

[@ParadigmUnkn0wn]

Do regular matches actually strike properly on sandpaper? The striker on the box actually causes a chemical reaction, on strike-anywhere matches that chemical is included on the tip of every match. I imagine with a vigorous strike the heat from friction *might* be enough to get it going, but I'm curious how well it works.

[@SkateIslam]

Nice work mr Maher. Professional and informative. I will be making my own special incense utilizing this method!!!

[@Elizren]

A brilliant project

[@kincommunity]

Thank you! Give it a try and let us know how it goes. :)

[@micasoriano1085]

Hello! Can I substitute xanthan gum or guar gum for the makko powder? If yes, then which is better? Thank you!

[@mikahlactpo]

Love this idea! Listening to Robert speak is so relaxing and lovely. Not sure why but i feel like i've seen Robert on tv or something before?

[@opheliabells]

is it only really juniper? or what about using red cedar, i'm in WA state and have a tree in my back yard but haven't' found juniper yet.

[@gingergrant3932]

I love incense so decided to look up how to make them. I really like this DIY.

[@kqp1998gyy]

Beautifully done. I am in for making it and sharing with my people. Thank you

[@MsHe1en]

Very original I love this idea!

[@georginashanti4605]

Very helpful & well thought out video. Thanks.

[@ksy4747]

This was a wonderful video. Thank you!

[@JoshhuaRay]

That's a spark of inspiration 😸

[@YaYa-gy6rn]

More info needed online regarding the "burning abilities " of herbs, woods and resins. Thanx

[@vickiemccullough9021]

He knows his stuff on this topic!!!

[@oliverfootball1]

what ratio herb do you usually mix with the powder usually if using dried herbs. Or does it not matter

[@kazuwilliams5222]

Thank you for taking the time and passion to make this instructional video.

[@lindapasquali2670]

I love this video, and would like to try and make my own cones using my own dried herbs and pine needles. Im going to try putting the cones into a dehydrator for xxx time to dry ... I’ll also put a few in the sun ... thank you for this video ❤

[@ashj_2088]

Thanks m8 Im from Australia , I've got some plants an trees in mind to make some with. Take care.

[@PrincessAdobo]

Thank you SO much for this video. With 2020 being the wildest year, I’m going to create homemade gifts this Christmas. This is perfect. Thank you! I do have a question, even if I use dried sage do you think it’ll ruin it if I had essential oil? I wanted to add “liquid sunshine” by Saje!

[@dominionjay6332]

(Sorry I'm a bit late) I doubt it. You definitely only want to add a little bit though bc ess. oils can be very strong & some of them are very far from their natural states. When I learned to smudge at the braided journeys room in my school, we were recommended not to use a lighter bc the butane doesn't let the medicines do their work as well. It works in a pinch, but matches are better. I think the same goes for ess. oils. A little bit should be fine, but if you add too much it could disrupt the chemical/botanical makeup of the medicine you're using.

[@KuroiHato69]

Excellent video and instructions! I love the gift idea! Thank you for sharing this!

[@kincommunity]

You're welcome. 😁

[@gaetanproductions]

Beautiful video thanks

[@abundantsunflower1107]

Amazing! Love the gift idea😊

[@brettjc0483]

I just powdered some wood from my mesquite tree and made a dough and dried that then dripped essential oils on to my cones and they burn really good.

[@ashleyrainbow8888]

I've got a question I would like to make this and send as gifts for family what's the best way to store ?

[@TheCottagecorefairy]

thank you for sharing this

[@Cash4Fruit]

Great video! Thanks. Is there some kind of replacement for makko powder? I cannot find many sources for it. Aloewood Powder? Sandalwood Powder?

[@blossomnessstudios4446]

Did you find the answer? I'm wondering if I can just use wood power from dried bark instead of makko powder.

[@ArtimusFreeman]

Great video...my wife and I have enjoyed incense for many years, making our own seem like a fun idea. I will give it a try. Great video.

[@kincommunity]

Thank you! Give it a try and let us know how it goes. :)

[@saundrasaumay9767]

Fantastic video, thank you!

[@leoluvv-vr3lj]

Nice video, your voice is soothing and so relaxed. You should make meditation CD's or audio books. I was wondering can I do the same with dried rosemary?

[@dominionjay6332]

Almost certainly you can use rosemary

[@larry8902]

I was wondering if you could use a different type of bark?

[@dianasevillano6727]

Hello and hope you are doing well. I’m trying to follow the directions of this video to make my own incense cones. I’m not sure why but I can’t get my cones to ignite. In the video you say that Makko was a natural igniter. I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong. Please help. Thank You!

[@DC-xw2yb]

Thanks.....does the incense you made smell like pure white sage, or does the makko change the aroma?

[@brigidlaffey7343]

Hi Robert, Thank you for your presentation. I had decided to make my own incense due to the fact that its nigh on impossible to find pure incense…mostly containing the toxic ‘Fragrance oils’, &/or, as I’ve discovered, other formaldehyde forming substances that should never be burned. I love the idea of incorporating White Sage - I’ve painstakingly grown my own. I say “painstakingly” due to our climate not being overly conducive to same ((-_~’. However i just happen to have some ground Bay which I’d intended for another purpose, so might use that as well. Not easy to render, I must say, in a less gritty mortar than I would normally have at my disposal. But persistence triumphs. Thank you 🙏 again, Robert. Here goes…

[@dominionjay6332]

I think it's amazing that you are growing your own sage! White sage is endangered (& sacred) so I usually recommend using other types of sage like garden/culinary sage. So thank you! I like to use culinary sage bc as a chef I have it on hand. It is so nice! Growing your own sage also helps you to know that it is ethically sourced & you have a better connection with it. Otherwise if you purchase white sage, make sure you are getting it from an ethical indigenous supplier.

[@bruh-bh3kk]

@@dominionjay6332 white sage is not officially listed as endangered and garden sage does not have the same medicinal properties that are responsible for the literal cleansing effect white sage has so it's not really a good substitute.

[@dominionjay6332]

@@bruh-bh3kk Thanks for letting me know! Do you have anything I can read(/watch) to learn more about that?

[@dianeholycross]

Thank you Robert!

[@Miss.Demeanour]

Excellent video! Just one small correction, if I may?... Tabu no ki is not a tree; it is a specific type of incense. The bark actually comes from the Machillus Thunbergii tree. Cheers!

[@dominionjay6332]

thanks for the info!!

[@kousinit9989]

I don't know if anyone said this yet (didn't go through the comments all the way.) But pure Cinnamon as a base burner is good as well I mixed it with different herbs sometimes and with 🍁 fall coming in its gonna be greaT!

[@caseymodra3722]

Hi :) So would the cinnamon replace the makko powder (hope i spelt that right) as the water soluble/flammable ingredient?

[@kousinit9989]

@@caseymodra3722 I was using both as a base, they both catch pretty well(flammable ingredients) so I would usually start with those, add water, essential oils and make a scented ground cinnamon ball. Pinch off of it and roll out sticks and cones.

[@caseymodra3722]

@@kousinit9989 Thank you for this info!

[@pattymayoismydaddy9537]

I saw you on TV and you were my favorite of all! You are amazing at Crafting

[@dougslove]

LOVE this! Thank you!!!

[@ekamkaur3133]

very useful tips n diy . I learn from your videos . thanks n bless

[@kincommunity]

Thanks! :)

[@mollymurphy8991]

Oh my God I love your channel!!!!! I found your channel years ago but lost it when I made a new account. So so happy to have found you again:)!!

[@user-fu6rd8oe2h]

Any replacements for the mocca powder?

[@bethcharles4303]

Very nice info. It will be nice to sell the complete package.

[@kincommunity]

Thank you. :)

[@nick2207]

How long do they burn for ones I buy on line only seem to last 5-10min or even that, which ingredient is it that would make it burn longer

[@satan7217]

Does anybody know if theres a good substitute for Makko Powder ? maybe one That could be grown or bought from a convenient place.

[@koriwithak777]

Very thorough 🖤 thank you

[@jayduck9]

Does Robert have any more videos?

[@DuluthTW]

This is a great idea and so simple to make. Thanks!

[@kincommunity]

Thanks for commenting Teresa!