HOW TO USE CHARCOAL DISCS
Each pack of charcoal comes to you sealed in airtight foil. Once opened the natural dryness of the discs will cause them to absorb moisture
from the atmosphere. To avoid moisture causing any difficulty lighting the discs at a later date please remember to store the opened packet in an airtight container, at least wrap the remaining discs in aluminium foiI.
Charcoal discs burn at an extremely high temperature so it is very important to use a suitable heat-proof surface or purchase a purpose made incense burner.
Lighting a charcoal disc is very straight forward. Take a disc by the thumb and forefinger holding the depression side up. With a flame from a
match, Iighter or candIe apply to the opposite end being heId. Once the charcoal begins to heat it wiIl start to sparkle. Take care to notice that the sparks extinguish as prudent fire precaution. Once alight place the charcoal on the incense burner and alIow to completely ignite. This is when the line of sparks moves across the face of the disc and reaches the opposite side and subsides. WhiIst this takes place smoke will rise which should not be inhaled.
CharcoaI discs are bevelled at the base to allow air to be drawn through the block so to provide a ready source of oxygen. Placing gravel or
sand in the base of your burner improves the burning efficiency.
You are now ready to burn the incense of your choice. Add a little at a time. Taking care not to smother the charcoal disc and replenish as necessary.
