Ash permits charcoals and makko trails to breathe from all sides
for a complete and uniform burn. This is much more efficient than
using sand, salt, or earth; each of which only permit a flow of
oxygen from the above the surface.
Ideal for use as a base material to support burning incense sticks,
charcoal burning, Kodo ceremony, and makko trail burning. Try using
ash to burn cones on. You'll never end up with an unburned chunk of
incense like you do with sand. That means less waste.
Ash is completely reusable and, as you burn incense, adds to
itself. To keep ash flowing like silk you should occasionally run
it through a hand flour sifter. This removes any pieces of debris
and breaks the ash back down. In addition, through frequent burning
your ash may pick up a burned or 'ashy' smell. To get rid of this
odor, run the ash through the flour sifter. Then place the sifted
ash on a foil lined baking sheet. Heat the ash in a 350° oven for
10 minutes. After the ash cools put it back into your censer or
burner. No more odor and your ash is again free flowing.
