How to Dip Your Own Incense Sticks at Home: A Beginner’s Guide

Scentsations Incense
Sep 28
2 min read

If you love incense but want to explore custom scents, dipping your own incense sticks is a fun, creative, and cost-effective way to do it. With just a few supplies and some patience, you can craft unique fragrances that reflect your mood, your space, or even seasonal vibes. This guide will walk you through the simple steps to get started.

What You’ll Need

Before you begin, gather your supplies. Most are affordable and easy to find online:

Unscented incense sticks in bulk – These are the blank canvas for your custom scents. Shop Unscented Incense Sticks Here ➝

Fragrance oils – Choose from a wide range of fragrances or blends. Browse Fragrance Oils ➝
Dipping jars or glass containers – Tall enough to submerge incense sticks fully. Browse Storage Containers
Incense bags for storage – To keep your sticks fresh after drying. Shop Incense Bags ➝
Gloves and paper towels for easy cleanup.

Step 1: Prepare Your Workspace

Cover your surface with paper towels or newspaper. Make sure the area is well-ventilated, since you’ll be working with concentrated fragrance oils.

Step 2: Mix Your Fragrance Oil

Pour your chosen fragrance oil into a dipping jar or container. Many beginners start with oils at full strength, but you can dilute them with fragrance grade DPG dipropylene glycol if you want a softer, longer-lasting burn.

Step 3: Dip the Incense Sticks

Place your unscented sticks into the jar, ensuring they are fully submerged.
Let them soak for at least 24 hours (some crafters prefer 48 hours for stronger scents).
Swirl gently every few hours if you like, to ensure even absorption.

Step 4: Dry Your Sticks

Remove the sticks and lay them flat on a drying rack or hang them upside down.
Allow them to dry for 24–48 hours in a cool, dark space.
Make sure they’re completely dry before burning to avoid uneven smoke.

Step 5: Store Properly

Once dry, store your incense sticks in air-tight incense bags to preserve freshness and fragrance. Get Your Incense Bags ➝

Tips for Beginners

Experiment with blends: Mix two or three oils for unique scents.
Keep notes: Write down your oil ratios and soaking times so you can recreate your favorites.
Start small: Dip 10–20 sticks at a time until you find blends you love.

Final Thoughts

Making your own dipped incense sticks is simple, affordable, and deeply rewarding. Whether you’re customizing scents for meditation, relaxation, or gifting, this beginner-friendly process gives you complete creative control.

Ready to get started? Stock up on unscented incense sticks in bulk, choose your favorite fragrance oils, and grab incense bags to store your creations.