Make sure that your incense is burning in a safe place with this beautiful blue clay burning bowl, and THEN turn your attention to other matters. Whether you prefer stick, cone, or powdered incense and charcoal, simply pour the included black heat diffusing sand into the bottom of this 4 1/4" vessel and place your incense within its snug confines. Do not allow concerns about incense safety to distract you from your ritual work or meditation any longer.