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FRANKINCENSE - This gum has a long established history of use as incense in Christian and Pre-Christian spiritual traditions. In ancient Egypt they were burnt to honour the Sun-God Ra. According to the Bible, the three Sages brought offerings of Frankincense and Myrrh to honour the birth of Jesus. Both Frankincense and Myrrh are still widely used in the Roman Catholic Church, as well as in many other spiritual traditions. The scent of these divine gums is both spiritually uplifting and purifying.
SACRED HERBS, GUMS AND RESINS
Since people first came together to honour the Gods and spirits of nature they used gums, resins and fragrant herbs to bring them closer to the divine beings and to give fragrant wings to their prayers. Every culture has their own sacred herbs that are particular to its region, yet, precious incense herbs and gums have also always been traded far beyond their country of origin. We offer a selection of these sacred herbs, gums and resins for those who wish to experiment with their own incense blends.
HOW TO BURN INCENSE:
Place a self-igniting charcoal disc on a fire-proof surface, well away from flammable objects. The charcoal disks can be ignited simply by holding a match or lighter to the rim. Be aware that these discs may occasionally spit and sparkle profusely upon ignition. Allow plenty of air to flow around the charcoal to ensure that it burns evenly. Some people prefer to open the window while the charcoal is igniting as it gives off quite a bit of smoke. Once the charcoal disc has finished sparkling it will start to glow, usually first on one side, then slowly spreading over the whole disc. When the entire disc is glowing red hot it is ready to use and you can place a little pinch of incense on top. As the disk glows through, the fire will concentrate in its centre. You may occasionally want to scrape off the ashes to expose the glowing centre and add fresh incense as desired.
CARE FOR YOUR INCENSE:
Incense keeps well and often improves with age if kept in a cool and dark place. Charcoal, on the other hand, does not, as it has a tendency to absorb moisture from the air. Once the packet has been opened, keep it in an airtight container to preserve its self-igniting properties.
CAUTION
Keep incense and charcoal out of pet's and children's reach. Charcoal discs are highly flammable. PLEASE BE CAREFUL when igniting your charcoal disc. Once the disc has been lit do not touch it, as it will cause a burn. Make sure your incense dish is fire proof and does not conduct heat to the surface on which it stands. Glass (even glass ashtrays) will break. Do not dispose of the remaining ashes in a waste paper bin or plastic garbage bin as it may cause a fire. Do not hold the disc in your hand while lighting or burning.
A Pair of Tongs to use for Incense and Charcoal.
Precautions and disclaimer:
Use in a smudge bowl or on a heat resistant bowl. Light and place Charcoal in a heat resistant dish or Smudge bowl, using the tongs. Be aware that these discs sparkle profusely upon ignition. Allow sufficient air to flow around the charcoal to ensure burning. Once the charcoal disc has finished sparkling it will start to glow, usually first on one side, slowly spreading over the whole disc. When the entire disc is glowing red hot it is ready for adding the incense. Again use the tongs to add the incense.See our range of hand made fire bowls.
A useful tong and spoon set for loose incense ingredients.
Perfect accessory when using resin incense and charcoal. Use the tong to hold the charcoal safely while lighting and the spoon to sprinkle incense onto the lit charcoal.
Precautions and disclaimer:
Use in a smudge bowl or on a heat resistant bowl. Light and place Charcoal in a heat resistant dish or Smudge bowl, using the tongs. Be aware that these discs sparkle profusely upon ignition. Allow sufficient air to flow around the charcoal to ensure burning. Once the charcoal disc has finished sparkling it will start to glow, usually first on one side, slowly spreading over the whole disc. When the entire disc is glowing red hot it is ready for adding the incense. Again use the tongs to add the incense.See our range of hand made fire bowls.
Swift-Lite International is the original Swift-Lite Charcoal manufacturer in the UK. The fast instant charcoal from Swift-Lite is a smokeless and odourless product originally designed for Incense diffusing. Charcoal discs are used to diffuse incense and gum resins.
Use & Precautions
LIGHTING PROCEDURE: Instant charcoal lighting requires direct heat for up to 30 seconds. The charcoal can crackle and smoke to begin. A suitable heat proof dish should be used and outside in a well ventilated area. Any incense or charcoal should be kept out of reach of children and never left unattended. We have small tongs and spoons to help facilitate the ritual. These can be purchased separately.
When the charcoal has turned grey apply desired amounts of incense to create the desired effect.
Precautions:
Use in a smudge bowl or on a heat resistant bowl. Light and place in a heat resistant dish or Smudge bowl, be aware that these discs can sparkle profusely upon being lit and other times subtle.
Swift-Lite International is the original Swift-Lite Charcoal manufacturer in the UK. The fast lighting charcoal from Swift-Lite is a smokeless and odourless product originally designed for Incense diffusing. Charcoal discs are used to diffuse incense and gum resins.
Om Nag Champa incense powder creates an ideal scent for warm positivity and consists of natural ingredients for burning in a suitable heatproof container in measured quantities.
Om is a sacred spiritual sound and symbol representing the unification of everything created in the universe and defining ultimate reality. It is often used as a chant to clear stress and encourage optimistic thought and beautifully expresses the sentiment of this incense range.
Use caution when burning incense, never touch when lit, it will burn. Place your holder/burner on a heat resistant surface. Ensure falling ash is caught as it can dis-colour. Position your incense away from anything flammable. Keep away from open windows or draughts. Keep both unlit and burning incense out of reach of children and pets. Never leave burning incense unattended, if in doubt extinguish. If burning powder with charcoal be aware this can burn at up to 1500 deg Fahrenheit
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