HOW TO MAKE INCENSE WITH FRESH FLOWERS

Most girls agree that scented candles and aromatic incense are a must for romantic setting. Apart from low lighting, flowers, and good conversation, a nice floral fragrance permeating the atmosphere can set the mood for the night. Floral fragrances can be bought from outside. But if you prefer a nice, personal touch, preparing your own incense can be a good choice. Especially when it requires minimal effort and just a few weeks of time.

Incense is a scented material that is naturally procures, often from plants and flowers, and burned to produce a soothing fragrance. While there are many ways of producing your favorite scents, the easiest way is by drying flowers in the sun. Some people use essential oils and others powder the product before using. This blog will focus on how to dry your favorite blossoms to create your favorite aromatic incense.

Most flowers can be used for this process so don’t be worried about using your favorite ones. There are just a few tips to keep in mind while selecting the flowers. Don’t forget to pick a few herbs such as bay leaves, cinnamon, and rosemary to give your incense a good base. The flowers you choose should be free of pesticides and fertilizers, so go organic. Avoid flowers which have bloomed fully because they might lose their petals in the drying process. Fresh herbs can be wrapped more easily than refrigerated ones and don’t forget to add loads of leaves to the bundle.

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The materials you’ll need to make your own incense can be found in your home itself. Firstly you will need the flowers and herbs to put out to dry. Use the cotton twine in your kitchen for the bundling part. A pair of scissors, matches and a hanger to hold up your flowers while drying. A resistant plate of incense stand will also be needed to burn it. These stands can either be found at the religious altar at your home or can be bought from any roadside store. The most commonly used flowers are roses, carnations, jasmine, lilies, and geranium.

The whole process will take no more than 3 weeks, that too because of the extended drying time. Either order flowers with medium length stems or use gardening scissors to snip them at around 6 inches. The herbs too should be cut to the same size. Next, remove all the extra leaves on the flower stems since they will shrivel and fall off anyway. While bundling and tying them together, keep in mind that the herbs must be wrapped on the outside of the flowers. Use the twine to secure the bundle. Begin with a tight know at the bottom and continue unspooling till you reach the base of the flower. Keep the knots tight because after drying the flowers will shrink in size. Tie the flowers to the hanger with the remaining twine. Keep it for 2-3 weeks in a cool, dry spot. Remember, only completely dry petals will catch fire. Once, you are sure that the bundle has dried up, put them on the incense stand and light it. Let the petals and herbs smolder instead of a burning in a flame to fan the fragrance. 

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