{"product_id":"incense-bead-bracelet-party-kit","title":"Incense Bead Bracelet Party Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eEverything you need to host an aromatic incense bead making party for 6, 8 or 12 friends, wherever you like and in your own time. Everyone makes their own fragrant beads by hand, and everyone takes home their own bead making kit to make more whenever they like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a hens party activity the bride and her mum will both enjoy, a birthday people remember, and a slow weekend afternoon with your best friends - hands busy and the room smelling of blends that only make you smile with joy. You don't need any experience. Follow our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/peoniandstone.com\/blogs\/peoni-stone-blogs\/how-to-make-incense-beads-at-home\" title=\"Step-by-step instructions for making aromatic incense beads at home\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003estep-by-step instructions\u003c\/a\u003e and see how much fun it is with friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you'll be making\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncense beads, known in China as \u003cstrong\u003eHe Xiang Zhu (合香珠)\u003c\/strong\u003e - harmonious-blend beads. They're made from finely powdered botanicals and worn on the wrist, where the scent lifts gently as the beads warm against your skin. Women have worn them since at least the Song dynasty, and they've always been made by hand. Read more about what incense beads are in our blog here - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/peoniandstone.com\/blogs\/peoni-stone-blogs\/what-are-incense-beads-he-xiang-zhu\" title=\"What Are Incense Beads? The History and Meaning of He Xiang Zhu\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWhat Are Incense Beads?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur bead powders are blended in our Sydney studio. Learn more about \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/peoniandstone.com\/blogs\/peoni-stone-blogs\/benefits-of-incense-bead-bracelets\" title=\"The Benefits of Incense Bead Bracelets and How to Wear Them\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Benefits of Incense Bead Bracelets and How to Wear Them\u003c\/a\u003e here in this blog article.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat every guest receives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach guest gets their own full kit to keep:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn 18 mm acrylic bead mould\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA stainless steel bead pin, pipette, polishing foam and beading needle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA wooden bead drying tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA wooden bead holder for laying out their design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 10 × 10 cm instruction card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA box to carry their wet beads home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeading string for their bracelet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBONUS: a mini jar of premium aromatic bead powder - enough for 12 beads each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBONUS: spacer beads and bead caps in gold or silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBONUS: a string of beads to share, to add to your bracelet designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll you'll need is a large bowl and cold water for each guest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe scents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach kit comes with a mix of our four bead powders, so guests can choose their scent at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRose:\u003c\/strong\u003e gentle and sweet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLemongrass:\u003c\/strong\u003e fresh and clearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClove:\u003c\/strong\u003e warm and spiced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePatchouli:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep and earthy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRose\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLemongrass\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClove\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePatchouli\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 guests\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 guests\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 guests\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow the party runs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow about two hours for making only. Longer for a slow afternoon. Everyone mixes their powder with water into a soft, fragrant paste, then rolls, presses and pierces their beads one at a time - our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/peoniandstone.com\/blogs\/peoni-stone-blogs\/how-to-make-incense-beads-at-home\" title=\"Step-by-step instructions for making aromatic incense beads at home\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003estep-by-step instructions\u003c\/a\u003e walk you through it. Conversation flows easily while your hands are busy, and the scent fills the room as you go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the end, each guest packs her beads into her box and takes them home to dry for 48 - 72 hours. Then she strings her bracelet at home, or you all meet up again to string them together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.048%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 18.5389%;\"\u003eKit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 15.3957%;\"\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 65.3827%;\"\u003ePer guest (includes bead powder and metal spacers)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.5389%;\"\u003e6 guests\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 15.3957%;\"\u003e$240\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.3827%;\"\u003e$40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.5389%;\"\u003e8 guests\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 15.3957%;\"\u003e$280\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.3827%;\"\u003e$35\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.5389%;\"\u003e12 guests\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 15.3957%;\"\u003e$360\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.3827%;\"\u003e$30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo we need any experience?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNone at all. Each guest has an instruction card, and if a bead comes out uneven, you simply roll it again while the paste is still soft. See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/peoniandstone.com\/blogs\/peoni-stone-blogs\/how-to-make-incense-beads-at-home\" title=\"Step-by-step instructions for making aromatic incense beads at home\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003estep-by-step video demonstration\u003c\/a\u003e here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does it take?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAllow about two hours to make the beads, although a long afternoon with friends can easily stretch to several hours. The beads then dry at home for 48 - 72 hours before they're strung.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it suitable for children?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's designed for adults. Pressing the beads in the mould takes a steady, patient hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow far ahead should I order?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs early as you can, and no later than two weeks before your party so it arrives in time. All our powders are hand-blended to order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if more friends join?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/peoniandstone.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact Peoni \u0026amp; Stone\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll put together a custom order for larger groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan guests make more beads later?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Everyone keeps their tools, so a refill of their favourite \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/peoniandstone.com\/collections\/aromatic-bead-bracelet-kits\" title=\"Aromatic bead powders\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebead powder\u003c\/a\u003e is all they need for their next bracelet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I learn more about incense beads?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRead \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/peoniandstone.com\/blogs\/peoni-stone-blogs\/what-are-incense-beads-he-xiang-zhu\" title=\"What are incense beads? The story of He Xiang Zhu\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewhat incense beads are and where they come from\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEONI \u0026 STONE","offers":[{"title":"6 guests","offer_id":68029990273343,"sku":"AROMABEAD-PARTY-6","price":240.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 guests","offer_id":68029990306111,"sku":"AROMABEAD-PARTY-8","price":280.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 guests","offer_id":68029990338879,"sku":"AROMABEAD-PARTY-12","price":360.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0970\/7552\/7999\/files\/how-to-make-incense-beads-01-incense-bead-bracelet-kit-contents.jpg?v=1793759044","url":"https:\/\/peoniandstone.com\/products\/incense-bead-bracelet-party-kit","provider":"PEONI \u0026 STONE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}