STILL AIR CRAFT VIII

EVENING BATH

Rest • Cleansing • Softening

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Supports physical unwinding, nervous system softening, and gentle closure of the day.

INGREDIENTS

(Small batch - approx. 20 hand-rolled sticks)

Primary Materials
• Hinoki wood powder - 1½ tsp
• Makko powder - 2 tsp

Supporting Materials
• Sandalwood powder - ½ tsp
• Paper fibre powder (washi or rice paper) - ¼ tsp

No essential oils.
Hinoki carries the bathing association through material memory, not fragrance.

TOOLS REQUIRED

• Stone mortar and pestle
• Fine mesh sieve
• Ceramic or glass mixing bowl
• Measuring spoons
• Distilled water
• Wooden board or tray
• Baking paper or unbleached cloth
• Damp cloth
• Airtight storage container

PREPARATION

Refining the Woods
Place hinoki and sandalwood powders into the mortar.
Grind slowly until fine and even.

Add paper fibre powder last and grind gently to integrate.

Sift through a fine mesh sieve.
Return coarse particles to the mortar and repeat.

Evening incense must be smooth and soft to burn quietly.

DRY BLENDING

Combine in a bowl:
• Hinoki powder
• Sandalwood powder
• Paper fibre powder
• Makko powder

Mix thoroughly until completely uniform.

The blend should be pale beige with a warm, softened tone.

ADDING WATER

Add distilled water slowly, mixing gently after each addition.

The dough should become:
• Soft
• Supple
• Slightly warm to the touch
• Flexible without sticking

Avoid rushing - this incense benefits from calm preparation.

RESTING THE DOUGH

Cover with a damp cloth.
Rest for approx. 15 minutes.

This allows the woods and binder to soften into a unified dough.

HAND-ROLLING

Pinch a small amount of dough.
Roll gently into thin ropes:

• 2-3 mm thick
• 8-10 cm long

Pressure should be light and even.

Evening Bath should look relaxed and gentle, not tightly formed.

If surface cracks appear, lightly dampen fingertips and smooth once.
Do not compress - this incense should remain breathable.

DRYING

Place sticks on baking paper or cloth.

Dry in a shaded, calm space:

• No sunlight
• No artificial heat

Drying time: 4-6 days.
Turn once daily.

CURING

Once fully dry, store in an airtight container for 3-4 weeks.

This allows warm wood notes to mellow and soften fully.

HOW TO BURN

• Burn on a mica plate or ash bed
• Break into shorter pieces if desired
• Best burned after bathing or before sleep

This incense accompanies rest rather than thought.

WHY THIS BELONGS IN STILL AIR

Rest without analysis
Cleansing without effort
Soft closure of the day
The body, returned

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