Hi where do u buy the sticks with the stuff already on it? I never seen this done this way. I only know about making the powder then adding to the stick
Thanks for your question! It's really up to you; we use unscented sticks and cones that we source from Amazon. They are not charcoal sticks as far as we know, and are instead just made of the basic combustible material that non-charcoal sticks are. If you search "bulk unscented incense sticks" on Google, you should find exactly what you're looking for! This recipe works for cones as well :)
Hi there, thanks for this video. I try this with wood incense sticks, however when I light them up, there is a massive flame with sooth coming out. Normally it shouldn't happen I believe. I added DPD to my fragrance as well. I make my own blends, so they're a mix of essential oils + fragrance oils. Is there a specific chemical that might cause this? Would any fragrance oil be suitable to make incense?
Hi there! We don't have much experience with wood incense sticks, only the kind seen in this video, so please take this info with a grain of salt! Did you use a ratio of two parts DPG to one part FO/EO? More fragrance can lead to lots of burning and soot. When an incense stick is lit, it will burn and hold a flame, until the flame is gently blown out. Then the stick will burn only slightly with no flame and some embers at the tip as it burns through the stick. Did your incense sticks hold a flame even after being gently blown out? Ideally, you want to see some glowing embers at the tip of the stick after blown out, but if your sticks are continuing to hold a flame even after this, we suggest tweaking your DPG to FO/EO ratio as many essential oils contain volatile compounds that burn much different than a fragrance oil. Perhaps a 3 part DPG to 1 part FO/EO ratio might work a little better! Please let us know if this helped, and if not, we will do some research on wood incense sticks to develop a better recipe. Thanks!
Is there a particular type of fragrance oil that needs to be used for this? Like for example I’m trying to do nagchampa and there’s 80 gazillion options when you search nagchampa oil so I’m just curious as to if there’s a particular preference
It all depends on your personal preference! There are many manufacturers who create their own versions of nag champa fragrance oil, so your choice will depend on the volume and price you wish to purchase at. Different suppliers' fragrance oils can also vary in their smell, with some nag champas being sweeter and others being earthier. Naturally, we always recommend our own fragrance oils as they are high quality, American made, and we offer free samples to those with business licenses, but there are many other suppliers online that allow you to purchase small sample bottles so you can test which one you like the best! Just make sure whatever fragrance oil you choose comes from a reputable manufacturer that provides EU Allergen, IFRA, and Prop 65 reports!
I am just curious and if anyone knows, please do not hesitate to respond. How do you determine the percentage and the amount of ounces for the DPG and FO?
Hi there, we can answer your question! We use a ratio of 2 parts DPG to 1 part fragrance oil because that is the maximum amount of FO we've been able to use without experience soot or unpleasant smell. This usage rate of DPG helps minimize problems when burning and allows the incense sticks to soak in as much liquid as possible. The ratio can be tweaked for less fragrance oil and more DPG, but we don't recommend adding more fragrance oil than 1 part per 2 parts of DPG. Hope this helps!
We understand that this is not a step by step tutorial for making incense by scratch, but many of our consumers do not have access to the often hard to source and somewhat pricey ingredients used to make 100% homemade incense. As such, this is a simple compromise for making your own custom scented incense affordably!
@@AromaticFragrancesthat's no reason to have a misleading title. It's a click bait for sure. Plus, the main ingredient is dried flowers. How come it's not accessible?? I see loads of roses and other usable flowers thrown out everyday in many parts of the USA
Hey Everyone! We recently made an updated 2023 version for our incense! Go check it out at th-cam.com/video/BGSoEjTAeT4/w-d-xo.html 😄
Yes I used them. I would love to make them
so glad!
Hi where do u buy the sticks with the stuff already on it? I never seen this done this way. I only know about making the powder then adding to the stick
How to scent unscented incense. I'm trying to make incense.
That's nonincense
Any recommendations for insense sticks ?? Charcoal? Or cones?
Thanks for your question! It's really up to you; we use unscented sticks and cones that we source from Amazon. They are not charcoal sticks as far as we know, and are instead just made of the basic combustible material that non-charcoal sticks are. If you search "bulk unscented incense sticks" on Google, you should find exactly what you're looking for! This recipe works for cones as well :)
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Hi there, thanks for this video. I try this with wood incense sticks, however when I light them up, there is a massive flame with sooth coming out. Normally it shouldn't happen I believe. I added DPD to my fragrance as well. I make my own blends, so they're a mix of essential oils + fragrance oils. Is there a specific chemical that might cause this? Would any fragrance oil be suitable to make incense?
Hi there! We don't have much experience with wood incense sticks, only the kind seen in this video, so please take this info with a grain of salt! Did you use a ratio of two parts DPG to one part FO/EO? More fragrance can lead to lots of burning and soot. When an incense stick is lit, it will burn and hold a flame, until the flame is gently blown out. Then the stick will burn only slightly with no flame and some embers at the tip as it burns through the stick. Did your incense sticks hold a flame even after being gently blown out? Ideally, you want to see some glowing embers at the tip of the stick after blown out, but if your sticks are continuing to hold a flame even after this, we suggest tweaking your DPG to FO/EO ratio as many essential oils contain volatile compounds that burn much different than a fragrance oil. Perhaps a 3 part DPG to 1 part FO/EO ratio might work a little better! Please let us know if this helped, and if not, we will do some research on wood incense sticks to develop a better recipe. Thanks!
Is there a particular type of fragrance oil that needs to be used for this? Like for example I’m trying to do nagchampa and there’s 80 gazillion options when you search nagchampa oil so I’m just curious as to if there’s a particular preference
It all depends on your personal preference! There are many manufacturers who create their own versions of nag champa fragrance oil, so your choice will depend on the volume and price you wish to purchase at. Different suppliers' fragrance oils can also vary in their smell, with some nag champas being sweeter and others being earthier. Naturally, we always recommend our own fragrance oils as they are high quality, American made, and we offer free samples to those with business licenses, but there are many other suppliers online that allow you to purchase small sample bottles so you can test which one you like the best! Just make sure whatever fragrance oil you choose comes from a reputable manufacturer that provides EU Allergen, IFRA, and Prop 65 reports!
where do u buy unscented sticks?
Amazon has them.
I am just curious and if anyone knows, please do not hesitate to respond. How do you determine the percentage and the amount of ounces for the DPG and FO?
Hi there, we can answer your question! We use a ratio of 2 parts DPG to 1 part fragrance oil because that is the maximum amount of FO we've been able to use without experience soot or unpleasant smell. This usage rate of DPG helps minimize problems when burning and allows the incense sticks to soak in as much liquid as possible. The ratio can be tweaked for less fragrance oil and more DPG, but we don't recommend adding more fragrance oil than 1 part per 2 parts of DPG. Hope this helps!
1:2 Ratio. .50oz Fragrance. 1oz DPG
This is not "How to Make Incense Sticks DIY", this adding perfume to already made sticks.
We understand that this is not a step by step tutorial for making incense by scratch, but many of our consumers do not have access to the often hard to source and somewhat pricey ingredients used to make 100% homemade incense. As such, this is a simple compromise for making your own custom scented incense affordably!
@@AromaticFragrances Your title is still misleading and that's the problem.
Not only that they don't tell you the ratio for the ingredients. 👎
1oz dipropelyne to 0.5oz fragrance oil. Bit of high school math and you can figure out the ratio :)
@@AromaticFragrancesthat's no reason to have a misleading title. It's a click bait for sure. Plus, the main ingredient is dried flowers. How come it's not accessible?? I see loads of roses and other usable flowers thrown out everyday in many parts of the USA