Something to think about...

"Implements that take their shape directly from their working contact with the substance they are made to deal with often express their purpose in simple and beautiful terms. In the strong hands of a blacksmith, iron is given a vitality that often transcends its use." C. Williams

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Simple Incense Burner

I love the smell of incense, particularly the pinyon rosin I harvest. While I do use it for coating handles, I also like to burn it, so I made a very simple incense burner. The top piece just lays on the box support below it, which is just angle iron welded together. For the top I just forged in a depression to hold the incense.

Posted by Todd: at 2:11 PM

2 comments:

Albert A Rasch said...

Todd,

Nice idea! Smithing has a lot of contemplative moments, I bet the pinion resin must really set the mood!

Regards,
Albert A Rasch
The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles
Proud Member of Outdoor Bloggers Summit
Southeast Regional OBS Coordinator

7:40 PM
Todd: said...

Thanks, Albert! Someone mailed me some photos of the real thing. Mine looks like a lump of garbage compared to them. I'd like to try another one that's more elegant. Yes, that pinyon puts me in a great mood! :)

5:00 AM

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