DAY 6: how to make combustible incense

Combustible incense

[proportion]

(1) When you use resin or oily substances (as an aromatic property) , add 25 -80 % makko to the content.

*What's makko?
Powdered bark of Illicium anisatum
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illicium_anisatum

The powder has conbustible property as well as gluing property

The resin or oily substances should not exceed the amount of dried materials. The less, the easier it will burn. To make a balance, you can use the following materials as 'dried materials'

• wood (powdered)
• bark (powdered)
• leaf (powdered)

(2) When you use no resin or oily substances (as an aromatic property) , add 10 - 25 % makko to the content.

example recipe 1

• 4 tablespoon cinnamon powder
• 1/2 to 1 tablespoon makko

example recipe 2

• 1 part sandalwood powder
• 1/2 part clove powder
• 2 parts makko

* It's all the time try-and-error, because these proportions also depend pretty much on the materials!

[order]

• mix the aromatic ingredients well in a mortar
• add makko
• add water gradually and bring it to the desired texture

[shape and texture]

cone: dough-like texture
stick: oatmeal texture