Crafting Calm with your own Incense Burner

Nothing like a splash of yellow combined with your favourite aroma to brighten up any day this autumn.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Paint in Dulux Colour of the Year: True Joy (I used Acrylic PVA).
• Paint brush
• Plaster of Paris (available from craft stores)
• Wood block (cut to preferred size)
• Metal spoon
• Stencil
• Tea candle
• Wax melts or incense oil
• Wood spade bit, 40 mm
• 2x wood screws
• Drill
• Hammer
• Sandpaper (optional)
• Scraper

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Step 1
Flatten spoon handle tip with hammer (use a cloth if you don't want to damage the handle).
Drill 2 holes for the screws in the handle.
*Be careful, the handle gets really hot! Wait a few minutes for it to cool down.

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Step 2
Measure the length of the wood block and spoon to determine where to bend the spoon at a right angle. Mine was 10 cm.

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Step 3
Measure placement of the candle so it is centre under the spoon.
Use the wood spade to cut a circle – not too deep – to easily remove the candle.

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Step 4
Sand the wood block if necessary.

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Step 5
Apply 2 coats of paint.

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Step 6
Mix the Plaster of Paris, if not premixed, and apply it using the stencil and a scraper.
Once dry, sand with fine grit sanding paper to smooth any rough edges.
Apply another coat of paint.

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Step 7
Attach the spoon to the wood block with 2 screws (to prevent it from rotating).

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Step 8
Make sure it is level before tightening the screws completely!

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Final
Enjoy a moment of true joy, especially on rainy days!




Lindie Loock

Lindie is married to John Loock. She lives in Swakopmund and has three children.
She enjoys crafting and exercising in her spare time.