If you don’t want to buy a censer, you can use various items around the house for burning myrrh. You just need to make sure it’s non-flammable and can hold the charcoal. A simple ceramic plate or bowl can do just fine. [2] X Research source Never burn myrrh or any other type of incense in a plastic container. This could melt the plastic and release noxious fumes.
If you don’t have sand, you can use cat litter or fine gravel in your censer. [4] X Research source
If you do wish to use your censer on a surface that is not heat-resistant, such as a wooden coffee table, put a ceramic coaster or tile down on the surface first. Then, you can place your censer on top of the coaster or tile.
You can light coals on an electric stove by setting them directly on the burner, as long as your burners have exposed coils. If you have a gas stove, you can light the coals by resting them against the edge of the burner and letting them sit directly over a low flame for a few minutes. [5] X Research source Don’t do this if you have a glass or ceramic stovetop. You might burn black marks onto it or worse, shatter the glass and risk injury. Alternatively, you can use a match or lighter to light the charcoal. Be warned that it’ll take a bit longer to light it this way. [6] X Research source
If you want the myrrh to burn for longer, you can fill the charcoal tablet with salt before putting the myrrh on top. [8] X Research source
