How to Use Resin Incense and Charcoal Burners: A Guide to Benzoin, Frankincense, Myrrh & Arabic Lump

Resin incense is one of the most ancient and powerful ways to cleanse your space, set intentions, and elevate spiritual practice. At I Made This, we offer a beautiful collection of natural resin incenses, including Benzoin, Frankincense, Myrrh, and Arabic Lump, along with charcoal burners designed for safe and effective use.

Whether you're new to resin incense or looking to deepen your practice, this guide will walk you through how to use it, the unique benefits of each resin, and how to layer them for a custom aromatic and energetic experience.

How to Use Resin Incense with a Charcoal Burner

Using resin incense may seem intimidating at first, but it's simple once you get the hang of it. Here's how:

You’ll need:

- A charcoal burner or heat-resistant dish

- Charcoal discs (quick light are most convenient)

- Tongs or tweezers

- Your chosen resin incense (Benzoin, Frankincense, Myrrh, or Arabic Lump)

  • Step 1

    Use tongs to hold a charcoal disc, and light it until it starts sparking. Let it sit until it's fully grey (about 5–10 mins).

  • Step 2

    Place the charcoal on the sand in your burner.

  • Step 3

    Sprinkle a small pinch of resin onto the hot charcoal. It will begin to smoulder and release its scent.

  • Step 4

    Add more as needed, but don’t overload the charcoal to avoid excessive smoke.

Note : Always burn in a well-ventilated space and never leave it unattended.

Benefits of Each Resin Incense

Here’s a breakdown of the individual resins you offer and their traditional uses:

Benzoin

Scent: Warm, sweet, vanilla-like

Benefits: Uplifting, grounding, emotionally soothing. Great for clearing negativity and enhancing focus.

Uses: Ideal for meditation, ritual cleansing, or just brightening your mood.

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Frankincense

Scent: Woody, citrusy, and slightly spicy

Benefits: Spiritually protective, deepens meditation, reduces anxiety, and purifies the air.

Uses: Perfect for sacred rituals, spiritual work, or a calming evening unwind.

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Myrrh

Scent: Earthy, smoky, and slightly bitter

Benefits: Healing, grounding, enhances introspection. Known for anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.

Uses: Often paired with Frankincense, it’s ideal for shadow work, ancestral rituals, and deep meditation.

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Arabic Lump

Scent: Very mild, soft, and neutral

Spiritual Uses: Acts as a base resin to soften sharp or overpowering herbal incense blends. Mild on its own but enhances other scents when blended.

Best for: Custom incense blends, layering with herbs or other resins, gentle energy clearing.

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How to Layer Resin Incense for Deeper Effects

Layering resin incense allows you to blend their energies and scents to support a specific intention.

Try These Blends:

- Protection & Clarity: Frankincense + Myrrh

- Uplifting Calm: Benzoin + Arabic Lump

- Deep Spiritual Work: Myrrh + Arabic Lump + a touch of Frankincense

- Energetic Reset: All four resins in equal parts for a powerful home clearing ritual

When layering, start with the resin that burns the slowest (often Myrrh or Arabic Lump) and then add faster-burning ones like Benzoin.

Arabic Resin is perfect as a foundation—it softens sharper scents like sage, herbs, or citrusy resins, and helps extend burn time.

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At I Made This, we carefully source our resins to ensure high quality and purity. Whether you're building your ritual toolkit or gifting a spiritual friend, our charcoal burners and natural resins make a thoughtful and powerful addition to any sacred space.

Whether you're creating a peaceful home sanctuary or performing ancient rituals, resin incense offers a powerful and beautiful way to connect with your senses and the spiritual world.

Charcoal tablets for burning resin incense, packaged in foil

Final Tips

Use small amounts to control smoke.

Store your resins in airtight containers to maintain freshness.

Clean your burner regularly for best results.

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