Shanghai: Hands-on Incense Tablet Making Class

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Craft a traditional Chinese incense tablet using 1,000-year-old heritage techniques! Take home a fragrant keepsake with good luck and blessings. Guided by master artisans—perfect for culture lovers.

Highlights

  • Take-Home Souvenirs: Keep your creations in an elegant gift box
  • Hands-On Creativity: Suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to art lovers
  • Ancient Techniques: Learn from non-heritage inheritors
  • Sustainable Craft: Use eco-friendly materials free from synthetic additives
  • Experience Photos: Take home photos of your traditional cultural experiences

Description

What You’ll Experience: Cultural Introduction: Begin with a fascinating overview of China’s 2,000-year-old incense culture. Discover how fragrances like sandalwood, musk, and amber were historically used for rituals, medicine, and daily life. Guided Crafting Session: Material Preparation: Mix natural ingredients, and plant-based essential oils, following traditional ratios. Hands-On Shaping: Knead the fragrant clay into a smooth texture, press it into intricately carved molds (featuring symbols like bats for luck, lotus flowers for purity, or zodiac animals), and refine the edges for a polished finish. Personalization: Choose from a variety of molds and customize your tablet with decorative cords or beads. Take-Home Treasure: Once dried, your incense tablet will emit a subtle, calming aroma for years. Use it as a car pendant, wardrobe sachet, or decorative charm—a timeless reminder of China’s olfactory heritage. Ideal For: Travelers seeking immersive cultural activities. Families and teams looking for collaborative, educational fun. Wellness enthusiasts interested in aromatherapy and traditional Chinese medicine. Customer Service: The address and meeting details will be sent via WhatsApp after your booking is confirmed. For instant support, reach us on WhatsApp.

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WhatsApp Customer Service All materials Tea tasting Souvenir packaging Experience photos

Important Information

  • The address and meeting details will be sent via WhatsApp after your booking is confirmed. For instant support, please feel free to reach us on WhatsApp.

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