How to make a container with incense at home

In aromatherapy, incense is an element linked to meditation and the well-being of the body and mind, since the smoke it gives off is considered purifying, balsamic and relaxing. In fact, incense is used in religious rituals by various cultures around the world for these purposes.

At a domestic level, incense is used in aromatherapy to facilitate and promote concentration and meditation as well as to create a pleasant atmosphere that invites you to relax at the end of a long day to rest at home.

Currently, there are different types of incense on the market. Let's see, below, how to make a container with incense at home and what are the most popular aromas to create that special atmosphere in your home that you are looking for.

How to make a container with incense at home with a can

If you would like to learn how to make a container with incense at home, then we are going to review two ways to make this craft depending on the type of incense you want to use. On the one hand, a container for incense sticks made with a simple can of tuna. On the other, a spiral incense holder made from a soda can.

In case you have already decided the model that you are going to carry out, it is time to review the materials that you will need to create your homemade container to burn incense and give your home a relaxing and harmonious touch. Take paper and pencil!

Materials to make a container with incense at home with a can

• A few cans of soda and tuna
• A brush
• Some acrylic paint in the colors you like
• a little glue
• Some patterned paper napkins
• air dry modeling paste
• A punch
• Scissors
• A marker
• a plastic bag
• a bit of varnish
• wire
• decorative beads
• incense sticks

Steps to make a container with incense at home with a can of tuna

• Once you have the tuna can clean, take a brush and some acrylic paint to paint it.
• Let it dry and when it is ready, the decoupage technique will be applied, which consists of artistically decorating a surface by pasting printed paper on it, such as a napkin.
• To do this, place a light layer of glue on the can, then carefully apply the napkin paper, making sure it fits correctly.
• Then, use a plastic bag to fix the decoupage with small touches and immediately afterwards, with the help of a brush, put varnish on the can.
• The next step will be to take some air-drying modeling paste and make a small ball with it that will serve as a support for the incense sticks.
• Use an incense stick to poke a few small holes in the paste to later place each stick there.
• Then, apply some glue to the bottom of the ball and stick it inside the tuna can.
• Let it dry... and voila! Your container with incense at home would already be finished with a can of tuna.

Steps to make a container with incense at home with a can of soda

• Take a soda can and halfway up use a marker to mark the middle of the can.
• Then with the help of scissors cut it in half.
• Remember to extract the base of another can and make some holes in it with an awl that will work as a vent.
• The next step will be to fit each part of the can inside the other.
• Then apply the decoupage technique to the entire can as explained above.
• Next you can make a small handle with some wire and beads that you will hold to the vent of the container with incense to be able to lift it. It will be the cover of it.
• And ready! You would have finished this other model of container with incense.

Types of incense and formats

Incense is sold in different formats, so you can choose the one that you like best or that suits your needs. Let's take a look at some of the most popular presentations:

• Sticks: they are made without a rod and with the incense paste. They are very delicate and widely used in the East.
• Drops: they are usually mixed with water in a censer.
• Aromatic woods: this is a widely used format for the Koh ceremony in Japan.
• Wands: are the most popular. They are bamboo sticks that are covered in pressed incense. They are often used a lot in ritual ceremonies in countries like China and India.
• Cones: it is one of the most aromatic variants. It is made with pressed powdered resin combined with essences on occasions.
• Powders: the powder format is combined with aromatic substances.
• Spiral: with this modality the incense can be lit without going out for hours.
• Resin: the incense is deposited on a hot metal plate.

How to choose the essence of your aromatic candle?

• Vanilla or tangerine: these are aromas that activate the senses and revitalize the body.
• Lavender: eliminates stress and anxiety, creating a relaxing and pleasant environment.
• Eucalyptus: has refreshing properties and enhances concentration.
• Cinnamon: promotes creativity and increases memory.
• Rosemary: its aroma is very purifying. Protects against bad luck.
• Lemon or mint: these are aromas that bring energy and freshness to the environment.
• Neroli, chamomile or sandalwood: brings inner peace and relaxes the body. It is ideal to help fall asleep.
• Geranium: balances the emotions and the mind.
• Coconut: sweetens the environment with a pleasant aroma and reduces negativity.
• Jasmine: facilitates concentration and helps combat sadness. The aroma of it gives off a relaxing aroma that also ends bad odors.
• Pink: promotes a sense of tranquility, combats headaches, sadness and insomnia.
• Cedar: inspire calm and relax.
• Thyme: stimulates a positive mind and increases memory.
• Orange: has refreshing properties and creates an atmosphere full of vitality.