How to Use a Smudging Shell?

To benefit the new users or those that need guidance, we will share with you the simple way on how to use a smudging shell.

Before you start smudging, make sure you open your doors and windows to allow the smoke and any bad or negative energies to leave your space when performing the smudge.

How to Use a Smudging Shell?

You can also use a layer of sand inside the abalone shell to protect the natural shine from any smoke or embers.

1. Use a match or lighter to light your herbs or Palo Santo smudging sticks.
2. Rest the sticks or herbs in the abalone shell, collecting any ashes or embers as the sticks or herbs burn.
3. To smudge a person, animal, object or space, use a feather to brush the smoke around them.
4. You can walk around a space clockwise with the sticks or herbs, allowing the smoke to waft into the corners, up to the ceilings and dead spaces.
5. Abalone shells have holes in them, ensuring any hot embers don’t fall through onto flammable materials such as carpet or bed linens.
6. If the smudging sticks have been resting in the abalone shell for a while, the shell may get hot, so use caution when handling it.
7. Always practice safety when doing this and make sure no children or older people are present when you smudge.

When is the Best Time to Perform Smudging?

This is also a common question many people will ask; therefore, the answer is quite straightforward. For us at Green Daun, we recommend smudging in the day, before sunset.

However, there is no rule for when is the best time to smudge, and if daytime does not permit, you can always do it anytime you like.

If you are also interested, we have an article about smudging a new house, business, or office to share information about how and what is needed.

And you can also read this article if you want to know what kind of cleansing and smudging products are available in Malaysia.

Conclusion

If you have wondered about using a smudging shell, we hope this article has provided you with the right ways or directions in doing so.

If you have questions or want to see it done, you can always drop by our retail new age shop in Damansara Perdana, PJ, as we have various types of shells and smudging items for sale.