Cones & backflow cones
Incense cones burn short and strong. Backflow cones have a hole that makes smoke fall.
Tell them apart, then light one
Flip it over
A flat, solid base means a regular cone, and its smoke rises. A hole in the base means backflow.
Light only the tip
Hold the flame at the very tip until it catches, then wave it out. It should glow, not flame.
Give it a heatproof seat
The ember works down and the base gets hot. Use a ceramic or metal dish, or center a backflow cone over the burner's hole.
Smoke usually rises. This one pours.
What to look for
Cones burn hot at the base. Keep them on a heatproof dish, away from wood and cloth, and air the room.
Cones & backflow cones
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Good to know
What is the difference between incense cones and backflow cones?
A backflow cone has a hollow base. Smoke cools inside and sinks out through the hole. A regular incense cone is solid, so its smoke rises like a stick's.
Why does my incense cone keep going out?
It is usually damp, or the tip never fully caught. Let the tip burn a few seconds before waving out the flame, and keep cones sealed.
Can I burn a backflow cone without a burner?
Not well. The smoke needs an open channel under the hole. On a flat dish the hole is blocked, so the smoke has nowhere to fall.
