The Wood Base
The body of your incense that supports a smooth burn.
Home practice
DIY Incense Kits
Our DIY kits give you everything you need to craft premium, 100% natural incense sticks from the comfort of your home.
What is a DIY incense kit?
Real powders. Real binder. No perfume-dipped blanks.
Most incense found in stores is simply blank wood dipped in synthetic chemicals. We want to change that. Our kits provide the raw botanical powders used by traditional incense makers, so you can learn how incense dough behaves instead of just scenting a stick.
The Heart Note
Ground herbs, spices, or flowers for character.
Essential Oils
Pure oils made in Bali to finish the profile.
Natural Binder
Tree bark powder that glues everything together with water.
No special tools are needed: just water, your hands, and a little practice.
Available kits
Choose Your Formulation
Rosha is the beginner-friendly red blend. Purba is the deeper intermediate black blend. Both are built for people who want to start an actual incense crafting practice.
Time15 to 20 minutes to make
YieldAround 25 incense sticks
CostRp 195.000 per kit
DifficultyBeginner to intermediate
Why makers love it
The kit respects the craft.
We do not ship pre-made blank sticks with synthetic fragrance oil. We give you real woods, resins, and natural binder so you can learn dough texture, moisture, drying, and why a proper burn test tells the truth.
- Raw botanical powders
- Natural makko binder
- QR video guidance
- Burn-test practice
Rated 5 stars everywhere
Loved for the Materials
Aashish UpmanyuGoogle
★★★★★Best experience ever. Thank you so much Made for making it personalized and walking us through every detail.
MilaGoogle
★★★★★A special, authentic experience in Ubud. The ingredients, story, and hands-on process were all memorable.
GetYourGuide guestGetYourGuide
★★★★★Clear instruction, lovely materials, and a calm atelier setting. Highly recommended.
Jon CTripadvisor
★★★★★Such a beautiful few hours with Wayan and the ladies. Very friendly, helpful hosts and beautifully presented results.
Tripadvisor guestTripadvisor
★★★★★A hands-on experience with real materials and a relaxed atmosphere. One of our favorite Ubud activities.
Bali travelerTripadvisor
★★★★★Beautifully taught and easy to follow. We left with incense we were proud to bring home.
Workshop travelerViator
★★★★★A calm and fragrant break from the usual sightseeing. The take-home kit was a lovely bonus.
Klook travelerKlook
★★★★★A very special Ubud activity. We enjoyed smelling each ingredient and building our own blend.
Klook guestKlook
★★★★★Friendly instruction, beautiful materials, and a finished incense set to bring home.
Creative travelerKlook
★★★★★Perfect for travelers who want something meaningful, hands-on, and different in Ubud.
Anatomy
Anatomy of a Sacred Smoke Kit
Each kit is built like a small training session: base, heart, resin, binder, oil, cores, and instructions.
| Component | What you receive | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Base | Indian Red Sandalwood or Black Agarwood | The body of your incense that supports a smooth burn. |
| Heart Note | Ground herbs, spices, crushed rose petals, or jasmine blossoms | Delivers distinct character, aroma, and mid-notes. |
| Resins | Pure crushed resin powders such as frankincense, benzoin, or myrrh | Adds balsamic warmth, aroma depth, and smoke body. |
| Natural Binder | Pure makko powder | Tree bark powder that naturally glues everything together with water. |
| Essential Oils | Pure sandalwood or jasmine essential oil | Adds a smooth aromatic finish to the profile. |
| Bamboo Cores | Raw bamboo core sticks | The structural core for hand-rolling stick incense. |
| Instructions | QR code access to video and text guidance | Step-by-step help for hydration, rolling, drying, and burn testing. |
FAQ
DIY Kit Questions
Do the kits come with instructions?
Yes. Scan the QR code on the label to access the step-by-step instructions page and video.
Are the ingredients really 100% natural?
Yes. The kits use raw botanical powders, resins, woods, and natural binder. You can also read how we make the powders.
Is making incense difficult?
Not at all. If you can work with dough, you can make incense. The important part is learning hydration, pressure, drying, and the burn test.
How long does the process take?
Mixing and rolling around 25 sticks usually takes 45 to 60 minutes at a relaxed pace. Drying takes about 2 to 5 days before burning.
Is the smoke safe for pets or people with allergies?
It is still smoke, so burn in a well-ventilated room. If you have strong sensitivities to certain plants, check the ingredient list first.
