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Comment by Jackie Doane on June 26, 2009 at 5:00pm

Hi, MM! I don't mix things until I burn them by themselves to see what would be good in a blend. The vervain is not damp, it's just vry fresh for a dried herb... :) I've been using the charcoal blocks that you can get from occult suppliers as I have never heard of bamboo charcoal. I can look at the asian stores around me, maybe but I don't shop online. I thank you all, though MP!

Comment by Kat on June 26, 2009 at 2:52pm

What did you mix it with? I have a herbal incense that uses spearmint in it and it gives it a nice minty smell when burned. Also what did you use to burn it? If you used the swiftlite charcoal your heat can be to high. They have a higher burn temp then something like a nice bamboo charcoal, the temp can effect the way the herbs burn. I suggest googling japanese incense charcoal, its a bamboo base, it burns cleaner, it burns longer and it doesnt burn as hot. That should help.

Comment by Tonya on June 26, 2009 at 2:13pm

May I ask a question?? Was your vervain damp?? I have gotten herbs that seemed a little damp and didn't burn well, like lavender and other leafy herbs. Maybe next time you could maybe dry them a little or let them lay out to dry.

Comment by Jackie Doane on June 26, 2009 at 10:22am

It's so funny. ZThe vervain doesn't burn too well, either. The lavender smells like burning herbs and isn't terrible . I'm always looking to try new stuff though I'll keep the mint for tea. Bless everyone today!

Comment by Laura Perry on June 25, 2009 at 7:32am

Isn't it odd, how some things smell great until you burn them, and then other things smell awful (or not at all) until you burn them?

Comment by Jackie Doane on June 24, 2009 at 4:25pm

Yep, tried the peppermint. Smells foul. :) Oh well.Yummy good tasting though.

Comment by Shane Clark on June 24, 2009 at 2:43pm

Comment by Tonya on June 21, 2009 at 10:51pm

Hi I am new to the group and am very excited, I have been making my own incense for awhile, I have found that using a small food processor works great in mixing your blends, its also great for breaking down difficult ingredients like Amber and such..
Brightest Blessings

Comment by Jackie Doane on June 18, 2009 at 10:28am

I'm so excited, I can try a new blend since I just got some vervain and peppermint... I'm not sure if you can burn peppermint, but I'm going to find out:)

Comment by Faery Witch on June 14, 2009 at 8:55am

hello! I just recently started making incense...my first try was non-combustable....it turned out pretty good...then again it's not really that hard lol....now on to combustable!!! :)
Brightest Blessings to all! )O(

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