How to make handmade incense burners

• 2 cups of wood powder (sandalwood, cedar, or any aromatic wood)
• 1/2 cup powdered charcoal
• 1 tablespoon gum arabic (as a binder)
• 1 tablespoon water (to dissolve gum arabic)
• 1 tablespoon dried herbs or flowers (optional, to add texture and aroma)
• 30-40 drops essential oils (choose your favorite fragrances or combine to create a unique blend)
• Bamboo sticks or incense sticks
• A mixing bowl
• Parchment paper or wax paper

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