Burning loose resin or granular incense requires two essential components: a quick-light charcoal disc and a bed of sand to insulate the burning surface and catch falling ash safely. This collection of charcoal and sand keeps those basics reliably stocked for practitioners who work with frankincense, myrrh, copal, benzoin, or any loose herb or custom incense blend.
Quick-light charcoal discs are specifically formulated to ignite rapidly and maintain a consistent, even heat for 30 to 45 minutes per disc — long enough for most ritual incense workings. The sand bed below the charcoal prevents heat transfer to ceramic or abalone shell burners, extending the life of your burning accessories and preventing cracking. Without sand, even a quality burner can be damaged by sustained charcoal heat.