# DIY Herbal Smudge Sticks This DIY Smudge Sticks Tutorial is a Light, Fragrant Way to Clear the Air By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-11-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-smudge-sticks References: [gardenista](http://www.gardenista.com/posts/diy-sage-smudge-sticks) This tutorial for DIY smudge sticks makes it easy to create your own delicate bundles like the ready-made ones you can buy in-store. The step-by-step tutorial provides a homemade alternative to [incense and scented candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-incline) that may overwhelm anyone with particularly delicate senses. In order to make your own DIY smudge sticks, the materials needed are minimal. Those materials include [dry sage leaves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scentair-modern-folklore-collection) and twine, meaning the majority of the labor is involved in shaping them into tight bundles. Notably, the sage leaves should be dry so that they do not get moldy. Although this tutorial is for creating sage smudge sticks, a variety of herbs and flowers can tied and transformed into [aromatic bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canopy-relief-aroma). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **DIY Herbal Home Fragrance:** The trend of DIY herbal smudge sticks provides an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the home fragrance industry by providing an affordable and customizable alternative to commercially available products. - **Sustainability:** The trend of DIY herbal smudge sticks highlights a growing trend towards sustainability and eco-friendliness in industries such as home fragrance, as consumers seek out natural and eco-friendly alternatives to traditional products. - **Holistic Wellness:** The trend of DIY herbal smudge sticks reflects a growing interest in holistic wellness and natural remedies, which presents opportunities for innovation in industries like wellness and personal care. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Fragrance:** The trend of DIY herbal smudge sticks represents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the home fragrance industry by providing an alternative to traditional commercially available products. - **Sustainability:** The trend of DIY herbal smudge sticks highlights an opportunity for innovation in the sustainability and eco-friendliness of the home fragrance industry, by offering an alternative to chemically-derived products. - **Holistic Wellness:** The trend of DIY herbal smudge sticks provides a disruptive innovation opportunity in the holistic wellness industry, as consumers seek out natural remedies for relaxation and health benefits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Calming Incense Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calming-incense-sticks.md) - [Cigarette-Style Incense Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/incense-stick.md) - [Herbal-Inspired Wellness Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-witch-botanicals.md) - [Calming Incense Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hinoki-incense.md) - [DIY Soy Candle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-soy-candle.md) - [DIY Floral Tea Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herbal-tea-seed-kit.md) - [Fragrant Fusion Incense Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/incense-sticks.md) - [DIY Candle Refill Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candle-refill-kit.md) - [Gorgeous Scented Botanical Sachets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scented-botanical-sachets.md)