Incense
Crafting & Use of Magickal Scents
2nd Edition
Published on 8. November 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-0-7387-4155-0 (ISBN)
Description
Carl F. Neal's classic, bestselling book on making incense with natural ingredients has now been expanded and updated. This new edition includes twice as many ingredients, twice as many base materials, three times as many incense binders, twice as many recipes, expanded information about natural charcoal, a new section on making incense from ingredients from the local supermarket, an extensively expanded and updated chapter on making incense, new illustrations, and two new rituals. Incense is your complete guide to making your own homemade blends. Whether you want to make loose, stick, coil, or cone incense, you'll find detailed instructions for everything from finding the right ingredients to proper drying methods. Explore your "scent-uality" and celebrate your connection to the spiritual side of life.
Reviews / Votes
"One of the most readable books on the subject of incense I have read in many years."-Mike Gleason, PaganNews.com"Incense: Crafting & Use of Magickal Scents is an impressive book on a subject that has not been done to death in other books...If you are interested in making your own incense, or just want to know more about incense and how it is made, you'll want a copy of this book."-eCauldron.net review
"This is an excellent book for those with an interest in incense making or who are just starting out, and as Neal notes, even if you don't end up making your own incense, you'll have a much better idea of what goes into the process and which things to consider when purchasing off the shelf at your local shop."-SpiralNature.com
"As an herbalist, craftsperson, and teacher myself, I find this book essential...I highly recommend it and will sell it at my own store."-New Age Retailer
More details
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Minnesota
United States
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 192 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
529 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7387-4155-0 (9780738741550)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Person
Carl F. Neal became a professional incense maker in 1995 and has been lucky enough to learn from a variety of incense makers from North and South America, Asia, and Europe. A strong supporter of the Pagan community, Carl is a frequent guest at Pagan festivals and community events.
Content
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements 1
Introduction 3
Introduction to the 2nd Edition 3
Introduction 5
How to use this book 6
Chapter 1. The Importance of Form 26
Chapter 2. Incense Composition 40
Chapter 3. How To Use Incense 63
Chapter 4. Selecting Materials 75
Chapter 5. Tools & Workspace 95
Chapter 6. Making Incense 104
Chapter 7. Recipes 138
Chapter 8. Experimentation 175
Chapter 9. Troubleshooting 184
Appendix 1. Ingredient Chart 197
Appendix 2. Making Grocery Store Incense 206
Appendix 3. Suggested Ritual Uses 213
Appendix 4. Listening to incense 226a
Glossary of terms 234
Bibliography 242
Acknowledgements 1
Introduction 3
Introduction to the 2nd Edition 3
Introduction 5
How to use this book 6
Chapter 1. The Importance of Form 26
Chapter 2. Incense Composition 40
Chapter 3. How To Use Incense 63
Chapter 4. Selecting Materials 75
Chapter 5. Tools & Workspace 95
Chapter 6. Making Incense 104
Chapter 7. Recipes 138
Chapter 8. Experimentation 175
Chapter 9. Troubleshooting 184
Appendix 1. Ingredient Chart 197
Appendix 2. Making Grocery Store Incense 206
Appendix 3. Suggested Ritual Uses 213
Appendix 4. Listening to incense 226a
Glossary of terms 234
Bibliography 242