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incense...? hi, Im setting up a photography exhibition and I'd like to have to use some incense at the gallery. Is there any way that I can spread incense for hours without having to continously change sticks ,cones etc.?I need a machine or something that keeps spreading a large amount of incense without continuous refills,does that exhist? perhaps some oils? help!!!!
What is incense sticks made out of and how can one make their own? Also, what are the exact ingredients in the incense powder coating the sticks? For cinnamon incense sticks for a certain ritual can a real cinnamon stick be used as a substitute? Are there any other incense stick scents that combine cinnamon? Is it possible to add real cinnamon powder to the incense sticks? Does Wal-Mart sell cinnamon incense sticks?
How do I burn loose incense, or make it into stick incense? I bought big sticks of Nag Champa, and now I have a good amount of loose incense in a bag that I want to burn so badly. Can I make this into stick incense, or burn it loose? I don't know where to start.
What does kush incense do for witchcraft purposes? I recently purchased some incense labeled Kush, and i have been wondering since there are many incense that help certain spells and rituals, i cant help but wonder what kind of magical properties it has. Ive looked all over the internet and even found that kush is also a slang term for marijuana but i know that its certainly not that. Besides that, I've found nothing on its magical properties.
Does incense clean the air in a room and is it good for you? I've currently got incense burning and I'm wondering what exactly it's doing for me! Also, what would be a good way of cleaning out the air of a room? How about scented candles, how are they different to incense?
Would incense suffocate the bedbugs after lighting the incense? I heard someone talking about using incense to suffocate the bedbugs and reduce the amount of spreading around during the wintertime..Could anyone confirm this for me, thx!
What brand of incense do you find to be the best? I've tried a few and most just tend to smell of smoke. Yes, I realise that there is a bit of smoke involved but there must be a brand of incense that actually smells like what it says it's supposed to smell of!
How to get rid of incense smells quickly? I have a friend whose roommate constantly burns incense, which permeates the air and annoys her. Although she's asked her roommate repeatedly to stop burning the incense, the roommate refuses. Seeking help from a higher authority will most likely amount to nothing, so now she'd like to find some ways to eliminate the odor. Incense itself is pungent and concentrated, so normal air fresheners and opening the windows have been proven unsuccessful. Any help on how to reduce or eliminate the incense smells would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
What is a good way to remove incense stains from cotton clothing? I helped to clean up after Easter services and went to dump the incense and charcoal into the proper disposal. A gust of wind caught the receptical and blew the incense and charcoal on a white alb. Is there any way to get this out?
How do I make my own smoking incense bottle? All the websites show you hang a stick of incense with a keyring inside a tall bottle(wine) and burn it and the smoke will come out of the bottle...I tried it and it didnt work..the smoke never came out and the incense went out. I'm sure if it has to have holes in it..the websites just say magic smoking bottles..i thought the same that it wasnt going to burn without some air flow..and holes in the bttom let the cold air in and the hot smoke rise out.
How can I make incense that smells nice? I've been trying to make my own homemade incense using a few recipes found on the net. Most I've tried though smell awful! Please can anyone help?
incense and smoke alarms. can i light incense and have a smoke alarm in the same room.? incense and smoke alarms. can i light incense and have a smoke alarm in the same room. i know it cant be right under the alarm but can it be across the room. will it work with a fan on. can i do it in a room next to a room with a smoke alarm? anyone?
What were the most popular incense fragranes of the 1960s? What were some of the most popular incense fragrances of the 1960's? I've found Patchouli, but there are a couple of others that I cannot recall the name of.
How to get rid of incense smell in the kitchen cabinet? The smell is so strong until all my food smell incense. I had cleaned the cabinet and put baking powder but the smell is still strong. I mean baking soda not baking powder, sorry!
How can I burn Incense in my dorm room without it setting off the fire alarm or getting caught? ? I really love the smell of incense, but I live in a dorm room, and there is a smoke detector in the room, I fear that if I burn incense, the smoke will trip the alarm. It is also not allowed in the dorm because of fire hazards, but my incense burner is a water bowl with a pole for the incense, specifically made so that your incense wont burn the house down. So that isn't an issue. Any Ideas?
How do I get rid of the smell of incense from a ceramic mug? My house-sitter used my favorite mug as an incense burner, and now the mug smells like incense. So far I've tried soap, vinegar, orange peel, lemon juice, bleach, and baking soda on the mug, but the smell is still there. Any other ideas?
How do I properly light stick incense? I've noticed that there appears to be a difference in both scent and quality of the burn when lighting the incense and leaving the flame to self-extinguish. Any suggestions on a good way of lighting?
Would burning Incense in a very small room set off the smoke alarm? I have a small room that I would like to burn Incense in but there is a smoke alarm in the centre of the ceiling. I believe that only thick smoke sets off the alarm but would Incense still be enough? I know this would defeat the purpose but would opening the window help and if I did would the smell go away very quickly? Can anybody recommend a good Incense with thin smoke or even smokeless? Is the smokeless stuff as good?
How to get rid of curry and incense smell in an apartment? The apartment that we want to rent was previously occupied by Indians and the house has a very strong smell of curry and incense. What would be the quickest way to get rid of that smell??
how can i dispurse the scent of incense throughout my room without burning it? im in the dorms, and cant light my incense, but i have a ton and would like to still use it. what can i do to make it still smell strongly ? place it by the heater? soak it in water? i cant find anything online. thanks!
how do i get rid of the incense smell? i've been lighting the small incense cone and it got so strong to give me a headache and i can barely breathe. i tried to use febreeze, but it didn't work. anybody know the best way to get rid of that smell?
How can i make my own loose incense burner? How can i make my own loose incense burner? I have to full bags of the powder and cant use it until I get a burner for it. Is there anyway i can make a home made burner? so if i use a ash holder then all i have to do is put it in there and just light it on fire and let it burn?
Where can i buy nag champa incense? where can i buy nag champa incense around my community? i heard u can get it at "hippie" stores but can you be more specific? and i would like to know where i can get "Big Hit" incense too. i live in Kansas City,MO. and i dont like ordering online.
How do I get rid of the strong incense odor? Someone in my house took the liberty of burning a copious amount of incense. Now the smell has filled the house and is giving me one of the biggest headaches I've ever had, and it's also sticking to everyone's clothing. I can't open any windows (my house is really old)...help.
Is it dangerous for your health to smell charcoal incense every day? For those who have followed my other questions, I live in a townhouse and my neighbours are burning charcoal incense really strong and the odour comes in my house and makes me nauseated. I would like to know if someone knows if it's dangerous for my family's and my 3 cats health? They are from India. It smells like burnt rubber. I bought air purifiers but I can still smell it and they do it about 10 times a day.
Is burning incense safe if in a separate room from my birds with door shut and well ventilated? I have been burning incense in a separate room from my birds for over a year without problems but just heard that incense anywhere in the house is unsafe. Seems like if it is well ventilated and away from them it should be ok.
Can the smoke from incense be harmful to pets? I have a red-eared slider (turtle) and am just wondering if I shouldn't be burning incense in this room.
How can I burn incense or candles when my mom gets migraines from them? I'm 15 and enjoy meditating while burning candles and incense. My mom is sensitive to certain scents and she gets migraine headaches from smelling them. Should I close my door and keep a cloth in the crack of the door? I can only use candles when she's out of the house and she can still smell them when she comes home. What should I do?
Where can i buy an incense stick? i have a cold draft in my apartment and i'm not sure where it's coming from. someone at work told me to use smoke from incense to find where the air leak is.
Is it okay to burn incense around my newborn? I know it's not cool to smoke cigarettes around babies. But is it okay to burn incense in my house with my 6 week old son around?
How do I make my own incense sticks? I would like to make my own incense sticks for personal use and to sell at craft shows. All of the instructions and recipes I find seem to be vague. Anyone have specific instructions or a helpful web page I can go to?
How do you make all natural incense? I do not know the slightest idea how to make incense. But I do not like the store bought kind. The aroma is very strong. If you know, the part two of the question is where to I get the supplies?
What incense scents are supposed to relieve stress? I just want to know what incense scents are supposed to help calm and relieve stress.
What do the different scents of incense do for you? What do the different scents of incense mean/do for your mind? Like what do scents such as lavender,Jasmine,Strawberry,wild rose, and ocean do for your body/make you feel/mean. Could you tell me about these scents along with any other scents you know about. Thanks. for example: euculiptus ( sorry, idk how to spell it) helps you with your colds and flus. So you should use it when you are sick. Thanks, but none of you are answering my question. What do the different scents mean/do?
Are there any plants you can grow that would be good incense? Like, you can pick the leaves and burn them in a bowl or something? No, not marijuana...actual incense. Just for the smell.
What is the length of a normal incense stick? If someone could please measure the length of a normal incense stick or even better the length of the groove in a store bought incense holder that would be fantastic. I'm making a project for school, and I couldn't bring incense to the dorms, so I am unable to measure myself. I'm relying on your fantastic measuring skills. Thank you!
Anybody know any books that describe the meanings of the different smells of incense? My mom n law likes to burn incense. She says certain scents have different meanings. I would like to buy her a book with the definitions of the scents and what purpose they serve. Ut I am having a hard time figuring out what book to get... All I am finding is books on how to make your own incense. Not what I want. I am looking for more of an incense dictionary. Help!
What are those cigarettes that smell like incense? I remember in high school at the bus stop these kids would smoke and it smelled like incense. I just wanna know what they're called.
how to use my japanese incense burner? I recently bought a japanese incense burner. The burner itself is a small white plate (about 2 inches across) with a small curved edge, and a hole in it. I have the incense that came with it as well. does anyone know how to burn/use it?
Does burning incense in the house have the same dangers as cigarette smoke? I'm starting to use incense in my apartment room to take away from a musty smell, and it came to me that it smokes- so I was wondering if it has the same health risks as actually smoking? Thank you- I'm new to this.
Is burning incense in your home to worship God a sin? I know in the temple they burned incense but i don't know if it is allowed outside the temple, does anyone know?
What are the health risks to herbal incense? All smoking is bad for you, but how bad is herbal incense compared to like weed or cigarettes? I think the main things in it is lettuce opium and damiana.
Is burning incense and repeating incantations effective in driving evil spirits from R&S? What incense or incantation do you recommend to cleanse this sacred cyber-ground?
Can I burn incense in the same room as a goldfish tank? I have a vague recollection that somebody once told me that strong smells upset goldfish. I can't remember who told me and whether it was just that you shouldn't have strong smells on your hands when you put them in the water. I love burning incense, but I'm worried that it might make my fish unhappy. Does anybody know? I have a 300 litre tank which has a plastic lid on the top.
Is there an incense that prevents you from getting shiny pokemon? Is there an Incense prevent you from getting shiny pokemon? My friend says there is, but I don't know. It's weird because I've NEVER seen a Shiny Pokemon (other than event ones and the red gyrados) and my friend saw 3 in the past week. Must be bad luck. My friend is telling the truth about the 3 shinies because I saw him get 2 of them, he owns no cheating device and he showed me the shinies.
What are you favorite hand dipped incense scents? I have hand dipped incense site located http://www.incense-stick.com and was wondering what some of your favorite scents are. I have most of the classic scents. Thanks!
What is the purpose of the burning of incense within the Catholic church? What's in this incense, and how does it stay lit? The purpose I am mostly interested in.
What are the health risks of burning incense? Well i got into burning incense. But when i bought a new pack it had a warning label on it stating it could cause cancer. What type of cancer can it cause? How come the other incense packages dont have that warning and how likely are you to get cancer?
If I leave my incense sitting out in the open unwrapped will they lose their scent? I don't want to store my incense in a bag, and I have this really cute vase I'd like to put them in, but you can't close it in any way. Since they are coming into contact with open air, will they lose their smell?
Does the smell of incense can be harmful to the baby? I am 25 weeks pregnant. I have been walking around the streets and entered the Indian shop with incense smell. I think I stayed there for about 20 minutes, was looking at some books. After I left I had a slight headache and felt a bit sick. Do you think it can be harmful to my baby?
What are the best Web sites to buy natural candles (scented and unscented), natural incense, and oils? As I purchase candles and incense for a party, I am interested in being more environmentally friendly this time around. What are some good sites that sell natural candles and natural incense? I'd like to know what you have tried or heard about, not the first thing that came up on Google. I can look on Google by myself.
Is it safe to burn incense in a wood box without something under it to catch the ashes? I bought this really purdy wood box and I'm scared the ashes from the incense will burn the box. ???
What is the length of a normal incense stick? If someone could please measure the length of a normal incense stick or even better the length of the groove in a store bought incense holder that would be fantastic. I'm making a project for school, and I couldn't bring incense to the dorms, so I am unable to measure myself. I'm relying on your fantastic measuring skills. Thank you!
What incense is good for scenting your household? I am usually burning incense all the time when I am at my place and I am looking for a scent that will linger in the air for days at a time. I heard that from the shopkeeper next door, where I buy my supply of incense. He said keep changing scents, or you become immune to them. Someone also brought up a good point. What other uses for incense beside just burnining?
What is the purpose of using incense in church? Especially during a funeral? I was raised Catholic and my husband is Greek Orthodox and I have seen in both churches where the priest uses incense around the casket. What is the reason for this?
What can I use that would be around the house to hold incense? I have a incense stick that is about 11in. any ideas? does it matter if I use foil or not
How do you burn this type of incense? I have this incense that is a "Cone" type the size and look of a hershey kiss or so; how do I burn it? Do I put a lit match to it? Do I blow it out afterwards? Do I have to burn it all at once or can I blow it out and re-light it? Help!
What kind of places would you go to to buy incense? I'm looking for a place on Long Island, NY where I can buy incense and a new incense burner. My gf likes to burn sandlewood while doing her yoga and I just stepped on and smashed the wood burner thing and the sticks inside it (we're packing for a move).
Can candles and incense really kill my bird? I have a Green Cheek Conure that is about 8 years old and we have always had candles lit around her but people keep tell me that it could kill her. Also I am wondering if incense is harmful to her. Please if you answer have experience with birds and not just tell me what you have heard. Thank you.
What type of incense do you like the best? I have always burnt my incense in a charcoal burner- usually its raw pine or amber, benedictine blend, or frankincense. I also use various candles. Now I am thinking of getting those bottles of essential oils with the diffuser sticks. Does anyone have any thoughts or experiences with this type of home fragrance?
Where can I buy incense and essential oils in Philadelphia? I am looking for a store (don't want to buy online) in Philadelphia where I can buy incense, oils, aromatherapy stuff, etc. Anyone know of such a place within the city? I don't have a car. Thanks!
If you burn candles and incense, will it smell really good, or would it smell bad and be overwhelming? ? I have a bunch of animals and my house is rather small, and I'm cleaning so my mom doesn't ground me, and I need it to smell really really good. I have incense and candles, if I burned both, would it smell really good, or bad, or just overwhelming? Lmfao okay I'm not trying to cover up pot it just smells good. It's not my fault that's what people use it for. Thanks guys...I think so it's not too overwhelming I'm gonna use candles. Thanks everyone.
In apartment buildings where you're not allowed to burn candles, is burning incense allowed? I'm moving out on my own in the fall and one thing that I enjoy to do is burn incense. If I end up in an apartment, I'm wondering if incense counts as burning candles, because my grandparents live in an apartment and they're not allowed to burn candles. Will I set off fire alarms and get evicted for doing so?
Where can I buy 4 or 5 ft tall outdoor incense sticks? I have seen super long incense sticks used outdoors (around 4 feet tall) but it seems the longest thing I can find online is aroun 2 ft long. I want some of the HUGE ones!
How to get the smell of incense out of a room? I got some incense, and i want to burn it in my room, but my mom doesn't like the smell. Is there anyway i can still have it in my room, but get all the smell out so my mom doesn't get mad (a fan, some other less conspicuous smell to overpower it, etc.)
How do you properly light and burn incense in your home? I just lit it, blew it out, and set it in a drinking glass on my desk in front of the fan. Is there anything wrong with this? Am I doing it right? What are some tips? and why do people light incense? also, can incense hide the smell of cigarette smoke? and what are the spiritual benefits of incense? which smell is the best? sorry I have so many questions. thanks :)
Where is the best place to buy Incense online? The local incense store has gone, I need a new online place.
How to get rid of smell of incense in small room/ how long will it take? There was some incense lit in my room last night and now im trying to air it out through open windows. Any other ideas on how to get rid of smell and how long will it take?
Would you rather burn incense or candles? Candles for me. I've always enjoyed their shapes, colors and scents. My boyfriend enjoys both equally, but I have asthma, so I avoid heavy incense.
what kind of incense is used to purify the ora of the home? I heard that incense smoke can be used to purify the ora in a home using diffrence scents. Does anyone know what kind/smell of incense is used for luck, love, money, rid of evil, etc? Thnk you
Is burning incense in my house bad for my kids? Will it harm their lungs in any way? I have 17 month twins, and I usually burn a stick or two of incense a day.
What brand of incense and/or candles actually smell great and disperse the scent? I am so frustrated with? incense that you can't smell at all or candles that you can only smell if you come so close that you singe your nose and eyebrow hairs!!!
How long till incense goes bad? I've had this tube of incense for like 5 or 6 years on my shelf, and I know it worked when I first used it back then. Will it still work now?
will lighting incense or a candle repe; spiders? i would like to know if lighting a candle or incense would help to repel spiders. i have nandini, strawberry and cinnemon apple scented incense and a few different scented candles. will they help to repel spiders?
Can anyone give me step by step directions on how to make smoking incense bottles? I want to make the ones where there is no drilling involved. I have seen some online where they are using a ring to hold the incense stick in. I will also need tips on the decorating of these bottles...such as paints, stickers, or stencils that can be used on glass bottles.
How can I make a stick of bamboo incense stay lit? I usually have no trouble with incense but I have one scent that keeps going out no matter what I do.
will burning incense keep bugs out of my room? i just moved in to a trailer and its pretty far in the woods. i lived in town before and i hate bugs! and they have been everywhere. anything from spiders to these weird looking things that i dont know what they are. so will burning incense help keep them away? or what else could i do?
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