Winter Solstice Incense 2019 (original incense blend)
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Winter Solstice Incense
"Smudging Incense for the dark nights of winter"
From the archive: 2019 edition
Ethereal Aromas Incense Co. original blend
You will receive approximately 5 grams of resin-based incense housed in an aluminum jar.
NOTE: This incense blend is intended to be used as an aromatic incense only! The description is for entertainment purposes only.
*** Blend description ***
From the original packaging: This year’s edition of Winter Solstice Incense returns to its roots as a frankincense-based blend, mixed with some of the finest conifer ingredients. It is time to gather around the burning pyre once more and sing the songs of yesterdays. With joyous shouts and ecstatic dance, the children of the forest and the spirits of our ancestors welcome this most hallowed of winter nights. This incense is based in “maydi” frankincense, lodgepole pine, white spruce, and larch resins. These were blended with elemi, juniper berry, fir, bay laurel, cardamom, opopanax, sandalwood, and more. Mixed with golden styrax juice and traditional Alpine zerbenz schnapps. Rolled in powedered juniper wood and scots pine needles.
This is one of my favorite smudging incense blends. The recipe was more "back to the roots" than the 2018 edition. The incense was in the form of small hand-rolled balls of resin, but they have flattened out into little patties as the resin is still a bit malleable. This incense is intended to be burned on a hot charcoal, but performs excellently on an electric incense heater.
All recipes are custom creations found no where else!
** WARNINGS ***
Always maintain good ventilation when producing smoke of any kind in doors. Always be cautious when using hot charcoal and keep out of the reach of children & pets!! Incense is not edible. This incense blend is intended to be used as an aromatic incense only. None of our products are intended as food and should not be ingested in any way.
*** Shipping FAQ’s ***
$3 flat rate shipping is available for all US orders. Order $25 or more for free standard shipping, and $50 or more for free Priority Mail shipping. Other shipping upgrades available in the cart. If you are in the St. Louis, Missouri area, you may also qualify for free porch delivery.
Most orders are dropped off at the Post Office within 1-2 business days, and ship from the St. Louis, Missouri area. See international shipping FAQs and more on our shipping page. Other questions? Feel free to contact us!
*** About The Inky Octopus ***
The Inky Octopus is owned and operated in St. Louis, Missouri by Melissa & Matthew Gindling. All artwork & images © 2020 by Melissa Rohr Gindling. All rights reserved. Learn more!
"Smudging Incense for the dark nights of winter"
From the archive: 2019 edition
Ethereal Aromas Incense Co. original blend
You will receive approximately 5 grams of resin-based incense housed in an aluminum jar.
NOTE: This incense blend is intended to be used as an aromatic incense only! The description is for entertainment purposes only.
*** Blend description ***
From the original packaging: This year’s edition of Winter Solstice Incense returns to its roots as a frankincense-based blend, mixed with some of the finest conifer ingredients. It is time to gather around the burning pyre once more and sing the songs of yesterdays. With joyous shouts and ecstatic dance, the children of the forest and the spirits of our ancestors welcome this most hallowed of winter nights. This incense is based in “maydi” frankincense, lodgepole pine, white spruce, and larch resins. These were blended with elemi, juniper berry, fir, bay laurel, cardamom, opopanax, sandalwood, and more. Mixed with golden styrax juice and traditional Alpine zerbenz schnapps. Rolled in powedered juniper wood and scots pine needles.
This is one of my favorite smudging incense blends. The recipe was more "back to the roots" than the 2018 edition. The incense was in the form of small hand-rolled balls of resin, but they have flattened out into little patties as the resin is still a bit malleable. This incense is intended to be burned on a hot charcoal, but performs excellently on an electric incense heater.
All recipes are custom creations found no where else!
** WARNINGS ***
Always maintain good ventilation when producing smoke of any kind in doors. Always be cautious when using hot charcoal and keep out of the reach of children & pets!! Incense is not edible. This incense blend is intended to be used as an aromatic incense only. None of our products are intended as food and should not be ingested in any way.
*** Shipping FAQ’s ***
$3 flat rate shipping is available for all US orders. Order $25 or more for free standard shipping, and $50 or more for free Priority Mail shipping. Other shipping upgrades available in the cart. If you are in the St. Louis, Missouri area, you may also qualify for free porch delivery.
Most orders are dropped off at the Post Office within 1-2 business days, and ship from the St. Louis, Missouri area. See international shipping FAQs and more on our shipping page. Other questions? Feel free to contact us!
*** About The Inky Octopus ***
The Inky Octopus is owned and operated in St. Louis, Missouri by Melissa & Matthew Gindling. All artwork & images © 2020 by Melissa Rohr Gindling. All rights reserved. Learn more!
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*** Using Natural Incense ***
CHARCOAL: Use a heat resistant dish such as one made from metal or ceramic, preferably 5 inches or larger in diameter and at least 2 incense deep. Fill about 1 inch from bottom of dish with sand or ash. Light a combustible hookah-style charcoal. Always use tongs or pliers to hold the coal when lighting. It is best to light the coal outside or hold under a stove-top vent. Once hot, place charcoal in prepared dish. Start by placing a small amount of incense upon the hot coal at first. We recommend no more than half a pea size at a time from indoor use. Larger amounts of resin often produce an unexpected amount of smoke, perfect for use outdoors or in large halls. RECOMMENDED QUANTITY: For small rooms use 1/4 to 1/2 incense ball to start with. Medium to large rooms use 1/2 to 1 full incense ball. Refresh as needed.
NOTE: By placing a cupped piece of foil on top of the hot charcoal, you can maintain better control over the incense. Place the incense within the foil. You can then remove the foil with tongs or pliers once the desired saturation of aroma is achieved or once the incense begins to give off the characteristic burnt smell at the end.
ELECTRIC HEATING: Some resin produces an excellent clear aroma with very little smoke when heated on a hot plate or electric incense burner. It helps to crush the resin into small pieces or powder when using this method. RECOMMENDED QUANTITY: For small rooms use 1 incense ball to start with with thermostat control set about middle way. Medium rooms 1 to 2 incense balls with the thermostat control set to medium or high. The electric warmer is not intended for extremely large spaces, but it does work with larger amounts of incense with the thermostat control set to its highest setting. Allow for 15 minutes or more for the aroma to saturate smaller spaces if used at a low setting.
NOTE: What we like most about using The Golden Lotus electric heater is that it heats the incense to where it evaporates the essential oils. This method produces very little if any smoke and lends itself to a much cleaner and complex aroma and well as being useful in therapeutic applications.
Other traditional methods such as the Japanese Makko burning method use combustible wood powder in place of hot charcoal. Other options include heating upon a hot plate or stove top skillet on warm.
CHARCOAL: Use a heat resistant dish such as one made from metal or ceramic, preferably 5 inches or larger in diameter and at least 2 incense deep. Fill about 1 inch from bottom of dish with sand or ash. Light a combustible hookah-style charcoal. Always use tongs or pliers to hold the coal when lighting. It is best to light the coal outside or hold under a stove-top vent. Once hot, place charcoal in prepared dish. Start by placing a small amount of incense upon the hot coal at first. We recommend no more than half a pea size at a time from indoor use. Larger amounts of resin often produce an unexpected amount of smoke, perfect for use outdoors or in large halls. RECOMMENDED QUANTITY: For small rooms use 1/4 to 1/2 incense ball to start with. Medium to large rooms use 1/2 to 1 full incense ball. Refresh as needed.
NOTE: By placing a cupped piece of foil on top of the hot charcoal, you can maintain better control over the incense. Place the incense within the foil. You can then remove the foil with tongs or pliers once the desired saturation of aroma is achieved or once the incense begins to give off the characteristic burnt smell at the end.
ELECTRIC HEATING: Some resin produces an excellent clear aroma with very little smoke when heated on a hot plate or electric incense burner. It helps to crush the resin into small pieces or powder when using this method. RECOMMENDED QUANTITY: For small rooms use 1 incense ball to start with with thermostat control set about middle way. Medium rooms 1 to 2 incense balls with the thermostat control set to medium or high. The electric warmer is not intended for extremely large spaces, but it does work with larger amounts of incense with the thermostat control set to its highest setting. Allow for 15 minutes or more for the aroma to saturate smaller spaces if used at a low setting.
NOTE: What we like most about using The Golden Lotus electric heater is that it heats the incense to where it evaporates the essential oils. This method produces very little if any smoke and lends itself to a much cleaner and complex aroma and well as being useful in therapeutic applications.
Other traditional methods such as the Japanese Makko burning method use combustible wood powder in place of hot charcoal. Other options include heating upon a hot plate or stove top skillet on warm.
