Product Use & Care

So you've just purchased something hand-crafted ...

First things first, thank you for your purchase and for the support you're showing our small business! Buying hand-crafted items from small, independent crafters like us really helps keep money within the community and helps us reclaim our power against the corporate manufacturing giants.

Please find below everything you need to know about caring for your new homewares and/or adornments. 

Contents:

  • Jewellery
  • Stick & Cone Incense Holders
  • Backflow Incense Holders

Jewellery

All items are crafted from a collection of high quality products. All metal detailings are either pure brass or gold filled brass to ensure a long life on your products.
We create our pieces with longevity in mind, but even so we still recommend you treat them with the utmost love & care to get the most out of your purchase.
This means:

- Don’t wear precious items swimming in the ocean or swimming pools.

- Take off when sleeping or exercising excessively.

- Store in a cool dry place.

- Avoid too much contact with harsh chemicals.

 Generally our pieces are low maintenance but when wearing daily, they can of course pick up dirt, sweat and sometimes absorb moister if you live in the tropics like us!

No stress- if this happens to any of your
Tribe & Temple adornments, simply submerge the item for 20-30mins in water with a
tablespoon of bicarb soda + your favourite essential oil if you like. (Optional)

Once you’ve done this, allow them to air dry and then you’re ready to go!

Enjoy x

Stick & Cone Incense Holders

All of our standard ash-catchers generally do not require any ongoing maintenance albeit the disposal of ash, however if you've purchased a holder with an upcycled bottle cap built in, please see below information regarding how to maintain it.  Scroll to the bottom of this page if you need a friendly reminder of what to practice when using incense products. 

Bottle cap longevity + cleaning

Much like any incense cone holder, after the first use it's common that our recycled bottle cap will show signs of heat "damage". This isn't anything to worry about but it is something that can be managed should you wish to improve the longevity and aesthetic of your incense holder. After disposing of the ash, you can simply wipe clean with a cloth. We've found that a small amount of methylated spirits on the cloth helps just that little bit more with overall cleanliness. However, please note that we cannot guarantee 100% success with this method.

Backflow Incense Holders



    Lighting your backflow incense cone

    Surprisingly, some people do struggle to light their incense cones correctly. No judgment, just some pointers to get you going... Firstly, using a jet lighter gets this job done more efficiently. Secondly, light the cone from the pointy end. Thirdly, keep the flame on the pointy end until you start to see smoke being pulled through the hole on the bottom end of the cone. Blow the flame out, ensure smoke is still flowing out the bottom & place on your holder.

    Once your incense has stopped burning...

    Approximately 5 minutes after your incense has stopped smoking, you should be safe to dispose of the ash. However, please still use caution when doing so as some ash may still be hot and could cause bin bags to melt or dry materials to combust.

    Bottle cap longevity + cleaning

    Much like any incense cone holder, after the first use it's common that our recycled bottle cap will show signs of heat "damage". This isn't anything to worry about but it is something that can be managed should you wish to improve the longevity and aesthetic of your incense holder. After disposing of the ash, you can simply wipe clean with a cloth. We've found that a small amount of methylated spirits on the cloth helps just that little bit more with overall cleanliness. However, please note that we cannot guarantee 100% success with this method. Should you own an incense holder that has a metal cone piece, these can simply be unscrewed from your incense holder and cleaned with a thin tool/utensil should the airway become blocked. 

    Smoke chamber longevity + cleaning

    This is a problem you never really have to worry about as measures are taken to reduce the possibility of the smoke chamber clogging due to resin build up. However if you do notice that the volume of smoke has reduced dramatically then it could be worth using a metal skewer or bottle brush to poke through the passageway to clear any blockages. This can also be handy if there seems to be any curious critters setting up their new home in one of these holes (bees and wasps seem to do this in the Daintree). If this does occur then gently remove the blockage and hopefully your new roommates will find a new place to live in no time. Once again, we cannot always guarantee absolute success with this method.

    Product placement + expectation

    Backflow incense holders have the potential to blow minds and change the dynamic of anyone's home temple, however one's expectations should be managed given the placement of one of these holders. For example, if you were to place it on a table directly beneath a ceiling fan that's moving air around the room then it's clear that the overall function and aesthetic of these holders won't be at their best. If you were to place one in the corner of a room or somewhere away from open windows and foot traffic, the likelihood is that it's going to turn the heads of anyone who walks into the room. Read onto the next section to understand why product placement is doubly important.

    Smoke staining

    Generally speaking, anything that produces smoke as a by-product will cause localised staining. As the incense smoke pools at the bottom of your holder and trickles onto the surface it's sitting on, it is likely that it will cause discolouration. It will be subtle at first but the more you burn incense, the richer this staining will become. Try to place your holder on a darker surface such as wood, or place it on top of another material that you aren't too precious about.

    Practice common sense

    Using caution and common sense should be regular practice when using incense, candles or resins. Although the likelihood of anything bad happening is relatively low, it's not absolutely impossible. The last thing we want or need is someone being injured from improper use of one of our holders so please - use with caution, don't leave these things unattended, and leave out of reach of children.