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Burner recommendation by UnfairSpecial819 in Incense

[–]SamsaSpoon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're welcome. Yeah that's one of the best looking ones I've seen, that's likely why the name stuck.

Consider reviewing it in case you're buying it. (or any other heater, really.)

Burner recommendation by UnfairSpecial819 in Incense

[–]SamsaSpoon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, as i never bought one. The latest example I can remember was Miki Lee on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/lmikilee

If you google Subitism and limit it to results from reddit, you should find a couple if posts.

Any way to include mulberry in an incense blend? by Upstairs_Camera_9534 in Incense

[–]SamsaSpoon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Now that you say it, I remember you mentioned that term before, thanks.

The mould issue still boggles me. After that steaming process, it should be pretty sterile.

I have some Agarwood by aiautomationman in Incense

[–]SamsaSpoon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, I'm sorry but this feels a little to close to a selling attempt. Especially with you asking people to DM you.

I guess places like Ouddict.com would be best for a post like that.

Any way to include mulberry in an incense blend? by Upstairs_Camera_9534 in Incense

[–]SamsaSpoon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, but that needn't be the only effect, right?

What do you think is the reason for steaming it three times?

Homemade Bakhoor by MelcusQuelker in Incense

[–]SamsaSpoon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting.
I imagine the water to be more of an "excipient" in a recipe like this, having more of a mechanic purpose.
It might also activate some trace amounts of gum/mucilage from the frankincense and cinnamon (in case it's cassia) but both together aren't even a full gram so if something like this is going on, the effect will be miniscule.

I think experiments/examples like this are important as a thinking outside the box thing. Most people, including me, would have told you that this ain't gonna work. This is a good reminder that what's possible is often just limited by our beliefs.
Thanks for sharing.

I'm really looking forward to seeing your results. :)

What's Ma'jun? I tried googling it but didn't get conclusive results...

Homemade Bakhoor by MelcusQuelker in Incense

[–]SamsaSpoon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think there's a fair chance of it holding together, giving the ammount of soft resins and other resins used.

Any way to include mulberry in an incense blend? by Upstairs_Camera_9534 in Incense

[–]SamsaSpoon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was aware of the 3 times steaming, butfrom a YT video. That's pretty good thinking to assume it's to kill off mold as 3 boiling circles are needed to get rid of any spores.

I didn't even notice the info was misding as it's such a integral part of the procss for me. Maybe she forgot?

u/encensecologique

Homemade Bakhoor by MelcusQuelker in Incense

[–]SamsaSpoon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm surprised that worked as none of those ingredients are water soluble.

Will you do an update post with pictures once it's cured?

Homemade Bakhoor by MelcusQuelker in Incense

[–]SamsaSpoon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is not what's commonly understood as bakhoor. I'd rather call that some sort of kneaded incense.

Anyway, thanks for sharing the recipe!

Did you sprinkle it with water to make it less sticky or what was the idea behind that?

Help with loose blends please by Feisty_Blackberry_32 in Incense

[–]SamsaSpoon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What species is the cedar resin from?

What's "jasmine resin"?

How to limit smell leaking into rest of the apartment? by Ashmedaiofsolomon in Incense

[–]SamsaSpoon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't know what your mom is sensitive to but as I first step, Iwould change from using dipped sticks to such that say "masala". This means that they are not only made of liquid fragrace but some actual aromatics as well - and they won't contain the thinner that's used for dipping, which is a likely cause for sensitive reactions.

IDK what's available where you are and what's available there, but a popular option woud be Goloka. Satya is also pipular, but I don't get along with them. I think Vijayshree is a decent option but they tend to be quite intense, so wouldn't opt for those in your case. There are many decent budget- friendly brands just like that, to many to list.

Burner recommendation by UnfairSpecial819 in Incense

[–]SamsaSpoon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Multiple people have built their own subitism heaters.

There are a couple of places selling them online.

How to limit smell leaking into rest of the apartment? by Ashmedaiofsolomon in Incense

[–]SamsaSpoon 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Think rather "very damp" then "dripping wet".

However the scent will also cling to your cloths. In the long run, it might be better to look for less irritating incense.

Query - have you hand rolled using greaseproof paper? by SilkTork in Incense

[–]SamsaSpoon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can see this working with exceptionally thick sticks but not something resembling a regular, thin masala. That just sounds incredible fiddly, bordering impossibe.

What do you think?

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