15 DIY Incense Holders and Smoke Wands with Witchy Vibes

How I turned everyday materials into magical tools for ritual, rest, and sacred vibes

It started on a rainy Sunday. You know the kind—soft thunder, tea in hand, playlist humming with ambient forest sounds. I lit a stick of incense and rested it awkwardly on a ceramic dish. It wobbled. Fell sideways. Ash everywhere. And then I thought, “Why don’t I just make my own?”

That one moment turned into an obsession: crafting incense holders and smoke wands that felt magical, looked enchanting, and worked perfectly in my sacred spaces. I didn’t need expensive tools or Pinterest-level perfection—just a little creativity, intention, and some witchy flair.

If you’re like me—part earthy, part dreamy, 100% into making your home a mystical sanctuary—then you’re going to love these 15 DIY incense holders and smoke wands. Whether you use them for rituals, cleansing, or just setting a vibe, they’re the perfect handmade touch.

🌿 Tip: Infuse your craft with intention

Before diving into hot glue or clay, take a moment. These pieces aren’t just pretty—they’re tools. They’re vessels of your energy. I like to cleanse my materials with a bit of incense or moon water before starting. That way, the energy is aligned from the very beginning.

🕯️ 1. Clay Moon Dish Holder

A crescent moon-shaped dish made from air-dry clay. Use a skewer to poke a tiny hole in the middle before it dries. Paint it black or silver, and add little star accents with metallic pens.

🔥 2. Rustic Wood Slab Burner

Find a slice of raw wood or use driftwood. Drill a small hole for your incense stick. Finish with beeswax and wrap it in hemp twine for a forest witch vibe.

✨ 3. Crystal Grid Holder

Glue clear quartz or amethyst points onto a flat piece of wood or slate. Place your incense stick in the center, and let the smoke rise through the energy field of your crystals.

🌙 4. Ceramic Palm-Shaped Tray

Use oven-bake clay to mold a hand shape. Carve in symbols like the moon, runes, or the eye. Bake, paint, and use it as both a dish and holder.

🌾 5. Herb-Infused Smoke Wand

Bundle dried rosemary, lavender, and bay leaves with twine. Add a cinnamon stick or rose petals for color. Hang to dry and use in cleansing rituals.

🖤 6. Vintage Spoon Burner

Find an old silver spoon (flea markets are gold). Bend the handle upward slightly and fill the spoon with salt or sand. Stick your incense upright in the center.

🔮 7. Crystal Base Burner

Hot-glue a small incense holder (or metal washer) onto a chunk of rose quartz or obsidian. Beautiful and powerful.

🌸 8. Rose Petal Wand

Wrap white sage or cedar with dried rose petals, eucalyptus, and pink thread. Feminine, gentle, and perfect for heart chakra rituals.

🪵 9. Charred Wood Burner

Use a piece of reclaimed wood and carefully burn designs into it with a pyrography pen. Add a hole for incense and protect with a matte sealant.

🦴 10. Bone or Antler Holder

For the wild ones: use a small deer antler or ethically sourced bone. Drill a hole or wrap with leather and twine. Feels ancient and sacred.

🌕 11. Hanging Macramé Burner

Create a mini macramé hanger with a ceramic dish at the bottom. Hang it from a shelf or ceiling. Looks like floating magic!

🧂 12. Salt Bowl Incense Dish

Pour coarse sea salt into a black bowl. Stick the incense directly into the salt. Cleanses the space and resets the energy.

🧿 13. Protective Smoke Wand

Use black thread to bind rosemary, pine, and cloves. Add a tiny obsidian stone inside before drying. It’s grounding and protective.

🌿 14. Green Witch Garden Wand

Collect herbs straight from your garden: mugwort, thyme, and sage. Bind with natural string and hang in your window before use.

🕸️ 15. Spiderweb Wire Burner

Twist copper or black wire into a web shape. In the center, secure a holder or metal ring for the incense. Hang it or rest it flat for an edgy gothic look.

🪄 Make it sacred, not just pretty

Each of these DIYs can become more than decor—they can be part of your spiritual journey. Try this:

• Cleanse the materials before use (incense, moon water, or sun charging).

• Set your intention before you begin.

• Play witchy music or burn herbs while you create.

• Use your finished piece during a new moon or after journaling.

That’s when the real magic happens.

✨ Craft your rituals, your way

There’s something deeply empowering about creating your own spiritual tools. You’re not just decorating—you’re infusing every object with intention, story, and energy. And the best part? They’re yours.

Whether you’re cleansing a room, casting a spell, or just setting a calm vibe for the evening, these DIY incense holders and smoke wands will bring beauty, function, and soul to your space.

Which one will you try first? Or do you have your own magical creations? Share them in the comments—I’d love to see your sacred style. 🖤