Incense Cones for a fragrant Christmas
Incense Cones are manufactured in a variety of scents to suit your mood. Traditional scents such as frankincense, fir and cinnamon are popular choices, but you can try something new such as honey, chocolate, coffee, lemon and many more!
The history of the Incense Cones
The use of incense is common in many religions. The history of the cones ones begins around 1750 in Crottendorf in the Ore Mountains, when smoking was still used for therapeutic purposes. When the Christmas tradition started in the middle of the 19th century, the popularity spread.
How are they made?
The main ingredients used to make them are wood, flour, or charcoal. As with any baking recipe, the other ingredients make the result unique. Selected natural resins, berries, herbs, oils or scented wood refine an Incense Cone. It has colourful water-soluble, non-toxic food colouring as well. Natural binding agents and water are used to make the small cones form.
How do I light an Incense Cone correctly?
Incense Cones are often purchased in conjunction with incense smokers, smokehouses or incense burners. The cones are also popular in the fight against mosquitoes too! On your item, the upper part must be removed first. The Incense Cone can then be lit at the tip with a lighter or a match. Then the incense should be blown on briefly so that the tip begins to glow orange. The Cone is then placed on the small metal plate in the middle and the upper part is placed over it. Please make sure that the cone does not touch the wood. Although these are safe, please be careful and never let an Incense Cone burn unattended!
Why isn’t my smoker smoking/drawing properly?
There is always an air inlet and outlet opening for an object with Incense Cones. Normally, the air enters at the base and exits through the mouth or chimney. Always check these openings for dirt or dust. New items may still have some wood chips in the holes that you can carefully remove. These openings can also become clogged after years of smoking. A pipe cleaner can be used if this is the case. Beards, items of clothing or accessories on the smoker can also cover the holes, please check whether everything is clear and unhindered. It often helps to preheat the hollow body a little so that the cold air does not suffocate the incense.
The right size of incense is important. The standard size of approx. 27 mm is suitable for normal incense smokers. For smoke bodies up to 15 cm, Mini Incense Cones (approx. 15 mm) should be used. This ensures the correct relationship to the hollow body. Incense Cones may also need to ‘dry’ before use. Simply take the cones out of the bag and let them dry out in the air or near a radiator for a few hours to a few days for optimal use.
Handling Incense Cones
For your safety, as with a candle, never let an Incense Cone die down unattended. When disposing of the ash from the burnt cone ensure it has cooled sufficiently. The inside of the cone can still be hot even when it is no longer smoking, so you can dispose of your incense in a fireproof container or make sure the ashes are completely cool.
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