Zen Days | Handmade Coreless Incense & Brass Holder
A$30.00
Beautifully fragrant woods. A little cinnamon. And a rather gorgeous brass holder to complete the set.
Meet Zen Days, the very first incense blend created at Wild Hollow Living, now available as handmade coreless incense sticks.
A beautiful combination of sandalwood, cedar, Palo Santo and a gentle touch of cinnamon creates a rich, woody fragrance with subtle spice and a quietly grounding character.
One of the things we love most about Zen Days is how its fragrance lingers long after the incense has finished burning. Walk back into the room later and there's still a little Zen Days waiting to greet you.
Unlike traditional bamboo incense sticks, our coreless incense is made entirely from aromatic botanical ingredients, without a bamboo centre. Each stick is hand-shaped, giving it its own character and the little variations that come with making incense by hand.
And because beautiful incense deserves a beautiful holder, we've included a solid brass incense holder, complete with its own natural linen drawstring pouch. A rather nice little addition — and somewhere to keep your brass holder so it doesn't disappear into the mysterious depths of a drawer!
Whether you're settling in for meditation, enjoying a gentle yoga practice or simply unwinding at the end of the day, Zen Days makes a beautiful companion. With 12 handmade coreless sticks and a solid brass holder included, it's also a wonderful introduction to natural incense — for yourself or someone special.
What's Included
12 handmade Zen Days coreless incense sticks
1 solid brass incense holder
1 natural linen drawstring pouch
Kraft presentation box with Wild Hollow Living belly band
Burn Time:Approximately 25 minutes per stick.
Burning instructions
The Details
Blend: Zen Days
Aroma: Woody, gently spiced, with a lingering fragrance
Key Botanicals: Sandalwood, cedar, Palo Santo and cinnamon
Stick Length: Approximately 10 cm
Stick Diameter: Approximately 4 mm
Quantity: 12 coreless incense sticks
Holder: Solid brass, approximately 2 cm diameter
Handmade in: Proston, Queensland, Australia
How to Use
Place a coreless incense stick securely into the brass holder, positioned on a suitable heat-resistant dish or incense tray to catch ash.
Light the tip, allow it to catch, then gently blow out the flame. The stick will continue to smoulder, releasing its botanical fragrance.
Unlike bamboo incense, coreless sticks burn completely, so always use a suitable holder and protective surface.
Safety
Always burn incense on a stable, heat-resistant surface, away from flammable materials. Never leave burning incense unattended. Keep away from children and pets, use in a well-ventilated area and allow the holder to cool before handling.
Please Note
Each Zen Days stick is individually handmade using natural botanical ingredients. Slight differences in colour, thickness and surface texture are part of its handcrafted character.
The brass holder is included for holding your incense upright and should always be used with a suitable heat-resistant dish or tray beneath it.
Incense Holders FAQ
Will your incense holders fit Wild Hollow Living incense?
Yes! Our holders are selected to accommodate Wild Hollow Living incense, including our handmade 4 mm coreless sticks and shorties. Check individual product descriptions for compatibility with different incense types.
Can I use other brands of incense sticks?
Absolutely. Many of our holders accommodate other incense sticks, including bamboo-core varieties. Just make sure the stick fits securely in the opening.
Do your incense holders catch falling ash?
Our holders with trays are designed to collect falling ash. Wild HollowLiving's handmade incense produces very little ash, making our compact holders particularly suitable.
Do incense holders get hot?
Some materials, particularly metal and brass, may become hot during use. Always place your holder on a stable, heat-resistant surface and allow it to cool completely before handling.
How do I clean my incense holder?
Once completely cool, remove any remaining ash and wipe the holder with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners that could damage the finish.
Can I use the holders with cones or incense bricks?
Not all holders are suitable for every incense format. Check the individual product description to see whether it's designed for sticks, cones, bricks or multiple incense types.
Coreless FAQs
What exactly is coreless incense?
Think of a traditional incense stick, then take away the bamboo centre. What's left is coreless incense!
Our coreless sticks are handmade from finely ground aromatic woods, resins, spices and other botanicals, held together with a natural plant-based binder. The ingredients are mixed into a dough, shaped into slender sticks and slowly dried.
There's no hidden bamboo running through the middle — just the incense itself, from top to bottom.
Why choose coreless over bamboo incense?
Both have their charms! Coreless incense offers a different burning experience. With no bamboo centre, there's no bamboo core burning alongside the aromatic ingredients.
Coreless sticks are also wonderfully versatile. You can stand them upright in a suitable holder or nestle them into a little bowl of incense ash or clean sand.
They're a beautiful way to enjoy the ingredients themselves, with nothing unnecessary added.
How do I burn coreless incense, and what holder should I use?
There are a couple of ways to enjoy your coreless sticks.
In a holder: Stand your stick securely in a heatproof incense holder, placed on a heatproof dish or surface to catch the ash.
In ash or sand: Fill a heatproof bowl with incense ash or clean, dry sand and insert the stick firmly enough to stand upright.
Unlike bamboo incense, coreless sticks can burn right down to the holder, so a heatproof holder is important. Our Zen Days set includes a beautiful solid brass holder. You can put this on something heatproof.
Light the tip, allow it to catch properly, then gently blow out the flame. Your incense will continue to smoulder, releasing its fragrance.
How long does coreless incense burn?
Our 10 cm Zen Days coreless sticks burn for approximately 25 minutes.
Burn times can vary between blends and with stick thickness and airflow. That's part of working with handmade incense rather than a factory production line.
Does coreless incense leave ash?
Yes, and because there's no bamboo centre, the entire stick can burn away. Wild Hollow living's incense tends not to creat a lot of ash.
You'll be left with a little trail or pile of ash rather than a bare bamboo stick. Use a suitable dish or tray underneath to catch it.
Why are some sticks slightly different?
Because they're made by hand, not by a machine churning out thousands of identical sticks!
We mix, shape and dry our incense in small batches. A little variation in colour, thickness or texture is perfectly normal and part of what makes handmade incense handmade.
Is coreless incense more fragile?
It can be. Without a bamboo centre providing support, coreless sticks appreciate a gentler touch.
Handle them carefully, particularly when removing them from their packaging, and avoid bending or dropping them.
How should I store my coreless incense?
Keep your sticks somewhere cool and dry, away from direct sunlight, moisture and humidity. Their original packaging is a good home for them until you're ready to burn them.
Can I burn coreless incense around pets?
We recommend keeping pets away from burning incense and ensuring there's plenty of fresh air. Birds and animals with sensitive respiratory systems are particularly vulnerable to smoke, so avoid using incense around them.
Anything else I should know?
Just the sensible stuff! Burn your incense on a stable, heat-resistant surface, away from anything flammable. Never leave it unattended, keep it away from children and pets, and allow holders to cool before touching them.
