How to Make an Incense Burner from 2 Liter Bottle

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Wash and dry empty 2-liter bottle;

   Be sure the dot is centered with the rectangle and it is placed at the bottle end with the cap. , Be careful not to burn yourself, and don't hold the flame there any longer than 4 seconds, or the whole nail will get hot. ,, Be sure the bottle is sideways and that the piece you're gluing on is directly opposite of the open rectangle end.
   
   This way your incense ashes will fall straight into the open hole. ,, If you are not coloring/painting, please skip to step
   12. ,, Be sure to keep incense burner out of reach of children and pets, and away from flammable materials, as well as drafts. ,,, When you see a glowing tip, or "cherry"
   
   blow or fan flame out. ,
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   Step 2: Screw cap back onto the bottle

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   Step 3: very tightly.

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   Step 4: Take pocket knife or scissors and cut a 10"x4" rectangle in the center of the bottle

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   Step 5: the longer sides following along the length of the bottle.

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   Step 6: if there's any liquid or moisture in the bottle

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   Step 7: dry it with a small towel.

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   Step 8: Mark a tiny dot with the Sharpie about 1/2" from the edge of the open rectangle.

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   Step 9: Take the small nail and lighter or match

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    Step 10: and heat up the pointed end of the nail for just a couple of seconds.

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    Step 11: Quickly pierce a hole at a 45 degree angle where you placed your dot.

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    Step 12: Take the rectangle piece you cut out

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    Step 13: and glue it to the bottom of the bottle.

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    Step 14: Allow glue to dry.

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    Step 15: If you would like to paint the incense burner or color with colored Sharpies

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    Step 16: please do so now.

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    Step 17: Allow paint/ink to dry.

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    Step 18: Place incense burner where you desire.

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    Step 19: Grab incense stick of your choice.

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    Step 20: Place non-coated end of incense stick in the hole you pierced.

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    Step 21: Light tip of coated end of the incense stick.

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    Step 22: Allow incense smoke to fill the room

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    Step 23: bringing a pleasant smell to your home.

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